Maintenance Officer

Ashberry Care Homes; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Gloucester seeks a skilled Maintenance Officer for hands-on role. Responsibilities include repairs, safety checks, and ensuring maintenance standards. Ideal candidates have practical maintenance experience and excellent teamwork skills. Apply with your CV to join a supportive team in a family-like environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance role preferred.
• High standards of workmanship.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs, maintenance, and decoration across the home and grounds.
• Conduct regular safety checks and record outcomes.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with Health & Safety regulations.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers as needed.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and service records.
• Support the Home Manager in maintaining a safe environment.

Skills

Practical skills in painting

Decorating

Electrical tasks

Plumbing tasks

Strong knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Job description

Maintenance Officer

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Maintenance Officer to join our Brockworth team.

Brockworth House Nursing Home is located in a peaceful area of Gloucester, overlooking Coopers Hill and close to the scenic Witcombe Reservoirs. The home provides high-quality nursing and dementia care for up to 52 residents. Set within beautiful grounds, Brockworth House offers a warm, family‑like environment where residents can feel safe, valued, and supported.

Responsibilities

As a Maintenance Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our home to the highest standards. This is a varied and hands‑on role where you will be responsible for:

• Carry out general repairs, maintenance, and decoration across the home and grounds.
• Conduct regular safety checks and record outcomes (e.g., fire alarms, emergency lighting, water temperatures, and equipment).
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with Health & Safety and environmental regulations.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and prioritise urgent issues appropriately.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers when required, ensuring work is completed to company standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and service records.
• Support the Home Manager in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a maintenance role (preferred)
• Practical skills in painting, decorating, electrical, and plumbing tasks
• A keen eye for detail and high standards of workmanship
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
• A proactive and flexible approach to work
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

How to Apply

Please send your CV to [e-mail] with the subject line as: "Brockworth Maintenance Officer".

Brockworth House Nursing Home
Brockworth House, Mill Lane, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4QG

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