Maintenance Technician
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
Work Location: From any Crystal Care Solutions home, or Head Office
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week generally Monday – Friday, 9am until 5pm, with weekends when required
Salary Range: £32,500 per annum
About us
At Crystal Care Solutions, we provide high-quality residential care and supported accommodation for children and young people aged 8 to 25. With over a decade of dedicated service, we specialise in supporting young people with complex needs, trauma backgrounds, and emotional or behavioural challenges—offering them stability, growth, and hope for the future.
Established in 2007, we're proud to share that 50% of our homes are rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, a reflection of our unwavering commitment to quality care. In 2024, we were also honoured as the Exceptional Employer at the Stars of Social Care Awards - a testament to the supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment we've built for our team.
Working at Crystal Care Solutions means being part of a passionate, values-driven organisation that puts children and young people at the heart of everything we do. Join us and help make a genuine difference every single day.
Crystal Care Solutions is seeking a skilled Maintenance Operative to join our team and help keep our services safe, functional, and welcoming for the children and young people we support.
Your Role
As a Maintenance Operative, you'll carry out general repairs and planned maintenance across a variety of our residential homes. From basic plumbing and carpentry to painting and decorating, your work will ensure that our environments remain safe, well-presented, and compliant with health and safety standards. You'll also be responsible for external grounds maintenance and regular building checks.
* General maintenance and repair of buildings, fixtures, and fittings
* Basic plumbing: taps, toilets, pipework
* Carpentry: installing locks, assembling furniture, boxing in, and minor repairs
* Tiling (floors and walls), painting and decorating
* Routine electrical tasks (e.g. changing bulbs)
* Identifying hazards or defects and carrying out necessary repairs
* Maintaining accurate records of all work completed
* Responding to urgent maintenance requests in a timely manner
* Keeping company van and equipment clean and in good working condition
What we are looking for
Essential Criteria:
Proven experience in general maintenance and repairs
Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Comfortable using smartphones and email
Full UK Driving Licence
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Commitment to health & safety and safeguarding policies
Desirable Criteria:
Knowledge of working in regulated settings such as children's homes
Trade specific qualifications
What we offer
Pension auto-enrolment
* Enhanced family friendly entitlement
* Pay Care Scheme – cashback on medical expenses
* Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support
* Perkbox – discounts at high street and online retailers
* Annual Leave Service Award
* Refer a Friend Scheme – earn rewards together
* Funded DBS and update service reimbursement
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,500.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* How may years experience have you got in general maintenance
* Have you any VISA Restrictions
* Are you looking for sponsorship to work in the UK ? Please note this is not something we can provide.
* Do you hold a FULL UK Driving Licence
Work Location: On the road