Maintenance Assistant - Care Home
Barchester Healthcare
Chapel Brampton, Northampton
Salary
£31,200
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
You will keep the care home tidy, safe and in good repair. The job mixes indoor fixes and outdoor work. It suits people who enjoy practical tasks and like helping a caring environment.
What you'll need
- Basic maintenance skills such as fixing doors, lights and simple plumbing
- Ability to work safely and follow health and safety rules
- Good communication to report issues to managers
- Reliability and willingness to work flexible hours
- A valid driver’s licence can be useful for grounds work
How to boost your chances
- List any handyman or facilities experience on your CV
- Show you understand basic health and safety, like using protective gear
- Provide references who can speak about your reliability
- Give examples of fixing things quickly in previous jobs
- Dress neatly for interview and explain why you like working in care homes
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Job description
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the safe and attractive surroundings that enable us to give our residents the quality care and support they deserve. It's important that our homes give the right first impression and that every area is always well-maintained. The role of Maintenance Assistant offers plenty of variety as you'll undertake a range of tasks to make sure our building and grounds are at their best all day, every day. ABOUT YOU …
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Provenance
Source
Adzuna
First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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