Maintenance Assistant

Royal British Legion Group; Southam CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care charity is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join their team at a care home in Southam. This hands-on position requires maintaining a safe and comfortable environment through various maintenance tasks. The role offers 16.5 hours per week with flexible working patterns. Candidates must have relevant skills in building maintenance and hold a full driving license. Employee benefits include generous holiday, pension contributions, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

22 days’ paid holiday

Generous pension contributions

Flexible hours

Affordable meals

Free on-site parking

Free enhanced DBS check

Uniform provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive retailer discounts

Range of development courses

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance duties in a care home or similar environment is preferred.
• Must hold a full clean driving licence and D1/PCV.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs.
• Conduct safety and compliance checks.
• Maintain grounds and gardens.
• Undertake risk assessments for events.

Skills

Building maintenance

Basic plumbing

Electrical repairs

Carpentry

Gardening

Health and safety compliance

Education

Building trade qualification

Job description

We are seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join our dedicated team at Galanos House care home in Southam.

Help us provide and maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents, staff, and visitors. In this hands‑on role, you’ll take pride in maintaining our building and grounds to the highest standards.

This is a Maintenance Assistant position, offering 16.5 hours per week with flexible working pattern over 7 days.

Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs. Perform minor building, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and decorating tasks.
• Conduct safety and compliance checks. Complete regular inspections and testing of fire safety systems, water management. Maintain accurate records and elevate hazards and health and safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Maintain grounds and gardens i.e. mowing, pruning, planting, clearing debris to keep outdoor areas safe and presentable.
• Undertake risk assessments for events to ensure safe access across the site.

A building trade qualification and experience of carrying out maintenance duties in a care home or similar environment would be an advantage.

You must have a full clean driving licence and hold a D1/PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle).

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

Employee benefits include

• 22 days’ paid holiday per year pro rata plus bank holidays, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
• Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%, subject to eligibility
• Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
• Flexible hours to suit your needs
• Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
• Free on-site parking
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Uniform provided at no cost
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
• Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives

Galanos House is one of six care homes, situated on the edge of Southam, a small market town in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside. Our care home has a CQC Outstanding rating. A place where ex‑servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served the Armed Forces and their dependants. We offer Nursing Care, Residential Care, and support for people living with dementia. Adjacent to the main building is the Galanos community hub, which boasts a beautiful light and spacious café and a number of multipurpose spaces which host groups, activities & events. As part of our award‑winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.

Hampshire, Homebased (Regional), Isle of Wight

£58,818 per annum (Inclusive of London Supplement)