MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Cinnamon Care Collection Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care home provider located in Colchester is seeking a Maintenance Manager to ensure high standards of maintenance across their facility. This hands-on role requires experience in maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical work, and compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and be able to provide out-of-hours cover as needed. Competitive salary and company benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in minor electrical, plumbing, joinery work and understanding of heating systems desirable.
• This is a hands-on role requiring relevant qualifications.
• Reasonable access outside working hours is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of maintenance throughout the home and grounds.
• Organise and undertake general maintenance work.
• Carry out PAT Testing of all electrical items.

Skills

Previous experience of carrying out maintenance

Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

Problem solver

Understanding of COSHH

PAT Testing

Job description

Overview

Leah Lodge, based in Blackheath, is a 48-bedded beautiful and luxurious home that cares for dementia residents. A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025 and awarded One of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For.

Maintenance Manager

Location: Blackheath, UK | Employment type: Full Time | Salary: £40,000 Per Annum Plus Company Benefits

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of maintenance throughout the home and grounds.
• Organise and undertake general maintenance which may include basic plumbing, tiling, painting and decorating, groundwork, general building work, replace light bulbs, cleaning gutters. (This list is not exhaustive.)
• Carry out PAT Testing (Portable Appliance Testing) of all electrical items in accordance with legislative guidelines.
• Test and record water temperatures and temperature control systems on showers and similar items.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and working practices.
• Implement fire prevention checks and regular checks of plant and document checks.
• Report any accidents immediately to the Manager on duty and complete appropriate documentation.
• Provide out-of-hours cover with both phone advice and attending the home in person as required.
• Read all Company Policies and Procedures, keep up to date with Company regulations and adhere to them.

Key Attributes

• Previous experience of carrying out maintenance.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
• Full and clean driving licence.
• Problem solver.
• Understanding of COSHH.
• PAT Testing.
• Reasonable access outside working hours.

Qualifications and Experience

This is a hands-on role and appropriate experience and relevant qualifications in minor electrical, plumbing, joinery work and understanding of central heating systems are desirable. The role is a hands-on maintenance position with responsibilities including out-of-hours support.

Application Details

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