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"Be Part of Our Caring Community: Join Us as a Maintenance Operative at Hallmark Luxury Care Homes!"
Position: Maintenance Operative
Location: Angmering Grange
Type: Full Time- Perm- 40hrs
Salary: Competitive
At Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, we’re committed to creating safe, comfortable, and welcoming environments where residents feel truly at home. Since 1997, our family-run homes across England and Wales have been built on strong values, innovative facilities, and a dedication to outstanding care.
We’re looking for a Maintenance Operative who can take ownership of the building and ensure it runs smoothly, safely, and in line with compliance standards—someone who’s just as confident with a toolbox as they are with a checklist.
About the role
This is a dual-focused position, combining hands-on maintenance with compliance oversight. You’ll be responsible for keeping the home in excellent condition, carrying out day-to-day repairs, and ensuring all safety and regulatory standards are met.
If you have experience in facilities or compliance and enjoy practical work—whether it’s fixing a socket, coordinating contractors, or preparing for audits—this role offers the chance to make a real impact in a care setting.
Key Responsibilities
1. Building Oversight: Maintain the overall condition and safety of the home.
2. Compliance Management: Lead on key areas including:Fire Risk AssessmentsLegionella Risk AssessmentsLocal Fire Authority requirements
3. Ensure documentation is accurate and inspections are well-supported.
4. DIY & Reactive Maintenance: Handle general repairs and “like-for-like” fixes—e.g. hanging photo frames, fixing beds, replacing taps or sockets.
5. Strategic Planning: Regularly assess the building, identify risks, and develop a plan to maintain compliance and safety.
6. Contractor Coordination: Manage third-party contractors, ensuring outsourced work (e.g. certifications) is completed to a high standard.
7. Environmental Monitoring: Monitor water and room temperatures to meet safety standards in a care environment.
Skills & Experience
We’re looking for someone with a strong mix of practical ability and compliance awareness:
8. Facilities or Compliance Background: Experience in public or sensitive environments such as GP surgeries, hospitals, or dental practices.
9. PPM Knowledge: Understanding of Planned Preventative Maintenance and how to apply it effectively.
10. Hands-On Technical Skills: Comfortable with basic maintenance tasks—e.g. isolating water to change a tap or switching off power to replace a socket.
11. Building Awareness: Able to assess the condition of a building and develop practical strategies for upkeep and safety.
12. Contractor Management: Skilled in coordinating external contractors and ensuring quality standards.
13. Environmental Safety: Knowledge of monitoring water systems and room temperatures in a commercial or care setting.
14. Empathy & Adaptability: Able to work respectfully around vulnerable individuals, with sensitivity to the care environment.
15. Problem-Solving & Ownership: Proactive, independent, and confident in managing your own workload and responsibilities.
Reap the Rewards:
Your dedication and hard work will be celebrated with a competitive salary, outstanding training and development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. But that's not all! Here's what else you can expect:
16. Valued as our Greatest Asset: Be part of a values-driven company that puts people first.
17. Skyrocket Your Career: Avail yourself of industry-leading training and development, propelling your career to new heights.
18. Wellness Matters: Enjoy excellent benefits, including a pension, life assurance, and optional healthcare.
19. Exclusive Perks: Embrace our rewards and discount scheme – Hallmark Rewards.
20. Balance is Key: Experience a fulfilling work-life balance, nurturing your well-being.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to shape how maintenance is delivered in a care home, balancing practical work with meaningful responsibility. If you’re looking for a role where you can take pride in your work, contribute to a safe and supportive environment, and grow your skills in both compliance and maintenance, we’d love to hear from you.