Job Specifics
* Reference No: SD034
* Location: Various
* Hours: Full Time
* Salary: Competitive
* Closing Date: Friday 8th August 2025
* Why should you apply for this role: Strong company reputation
Job Overview
Care Home Group based in and around Glasgow are seeking a proactive Maintenance Assistant to join their team, providing essential support across the care home group.
In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for ensuring that sites are maintained to the highest standards, performing routine maintenance tasks, minor repairs, and addressing any issues that arise promptly to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
You will be standards driven, thorough in attention to detail, and passionate about improving environments for residents, and collaborate with the team with a positive, proactive, can-do attitude.
Benefits include:
* Early access to a portion of your earnings with Wagestream
* Employee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 support and helpline– access health checks, wellbeing tools, legal advice, and much more.
* Free confidential counselling sessions – up to 6 Structured counselling sessions via phone, online or face-to-face.
* Gift card and cinema savings through Salary Extras.
* Exclusive high street discounts through the Blue Light Card.
* Free mortgage consultation with McCuster Mortgage Solutions.
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing training to support your confidence and success – including paid shadowing and training to help you feel ready and supported from day one.
* 28 days’ holiday (pro rata) – so you can rest and recharge.
* Clear opportunities to grow, with real career progression routes to help you reach your full potential.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Key Tasks
* Perform routine maintenance and repairs on the facility’s infrastructure and equipment.
* Conduct safety inspections to identify and address potential hazards.
* Respond promptly to maintenance requests from staff and residents.
* Highly organised with accurate maintenance records via digital platforms.
* Provide exceptional customer service and support to residents and their families.
* Be knowledgeable and confident in carrying out various areas of maintenance work.
* Identifying hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
* Identify, document and report maintenance issues.
* To ensure full compliance with all Legal Legislation- Health & Safety, Fire Safety, Agreed Codes and Working Practises.
* Daily, Weekly and Monthly Auditing with Corrective Action Planning.
* Immediately report issues or failures that impact on legal legislation or service level.
* Liaising with Care Home Manager and Contractors.
* The ability to work in a fast-paced environment whilst completing tasks within specified time limits and to a high standard.
* Meet your targets and contribute to those of the team as a whole.
* Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
* Resident transport via Care Home Minibus.
Employer Expectations Skills/Knowledge/Experience
* Good communication skills
* Experience of digital records and maintenance software applications
* Proven experience in a maintenance role, preferably in a healthcare or care home setting.
* Proficiency in basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and general maintenance tasks.
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* A compassionate and caring attitude towards residents.
Qualifications/Tickets/Licences Required
* Must have driving license and be able to drive.
* Professional qualifications along with previous experience of working in a care setting is desirable.
* This role requires a PVG and two references
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