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MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

Cinnamon Care Collection

Exeter

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

26 days ago

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An established industry player in care is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for residents. This role involves supporting the Maintenance Manager with daily upkeep, addressing maintenance requests, and performing repairs. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in general maintenance, plumbing, and carpentry, alongside strong organizational skills. Join a top-rated care home group recognized for its commitment to employee satisfaction and quality care, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents. Flexibility in working hours is essential, including possible weekend shifts.

Company Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Supportive Work Environment

Experience in general maintenance and hands-on skills are beneficial.
Reliability and hard-working attitude are essential for this role.

Assist in daily maintenance tasks and repairs within the home.
Respond to maintenance requests from residents and team members promptly.
Support heads of departments in improving maintenance standards.

General Maintenance

Plumbing

Painting and Decorating

Carpentry

Organisational Skills

Maintenance Assistant

Full Time
Exeter, UK
Posted 1 day ago
£13.65 GBP / Hour

£13.65 Per Hour Plus Company Benefits
Full Time Hours
A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!
Awarded ‘One Of The UK’s Best Companies To Work For’

Watermeadow Grange in Topsham, Exeter is a beautiful care home providing 86 spacious ensuite bedrooms including a community dedicated to the care of people living with dementia.

The main function of this role is to support and assist the Maintenance Manager in maintaining all areas within the home on a daily basis. The Maintenance Assistant’s primary responsibility is to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the residents. This person is a hands-on team player with sound organisational skills. The Maintenance Assistant interacts positively with all team members, maintaining census by immediately preparing vacant rooms for new residents, and by responding to and resolving concerns promptly.

You will need to be reliable and hard-working in this role – flexibility in required working hours is essential and may include some weekend working.

Ideally, experience in general maintenance, plumbing, painting and decorating, and carpentry would be beneficial.

Main Responsibilities

Assist in the day-to-day maintenance of the home including any faults or repairs which may need to be corrected within your capability and company guidelines.
Give support to all heads of departments in looking at areas that may need altering or improving and perform all preventative maintenance tasks to the best of your ability.
Ensure that the home is kept to the agreed maintenance standards.
Respond in a timely manner to all maintenance requests and concerns raised by residents, family members, and team members according to the homes reporting maintenance request log or system.
Take receipt of deliveries and store items or goods pertaining to maintenance.
Ensure that all allocated machinery is kept safe and in working order.

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