Maintenance Assistant - Care Home

Maintenance Assistant

Location: Hunters Care Centre, Cherry Tree Lane, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5DT

Pay Rate: £13.88 per hour

Hours: 24.00 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Days

Job Type: Permanent (Part-Time)

Recruiting Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

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At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we link skilled maintenance and facilities support staff with leading healthcare providers across the UK. We are currently recruiting a practical and reliable Maintenance Assistant on behalf of Barchester Healthcare for Hunters Care Centre in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the care home's building, fixtures, and grounds are safe, attractive, and fully operational. This part-time permanent role offers a varied routine where your technical skills help create a safe and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general property maintenance, repairs, and safety checks across resident rooms and communal areas.

• Assist with routine building maintenance, basic plumbing, minor electrical work, painting, and joinery repairs.

• Help maintain exterior grounds, pathways, and outdoor spaces to keep them clean, presentable, and safe.

• Carry out regular safety audits and equipment checks to ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations.

• Respond promptly to day-to-day maintenance requests from care home staff and management.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking a handy, dependable individual who combines practical trade skills with a respectful, person-centred approach around residents.

Requirements & Attributes:

• Experience: Previous experience in property, facilities, or general building maintenance.

• Skills: Strong practical skills across basic trades (repairs, carpentry, painting, general upkeep).

• Mindset: Reliable, proactive, and safety-conscious with high attention to detail.

• Personality: Patient, approachable, and considerate when working in a care environment with older residents.

WHAT WE OFFER / REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your skills and dedication, you will receive a competitive pay rate alongside an excellent benefits and rewards package:

• Competitive Pay: £13.88 per hour (24 hours per week, Permanent Part-Time).

• Learning & Development: Free comprehensive training and health & safety certifications.

• Wellbeing Support: Access to physical and mental health wellbeing tools.

• Financial Perks: A wide range of retail discounts, savings, and local offers.

• Recognition Schemes: ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards, ‘Long Service Awards,’ and unlimited referral payouts through the ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme.