Job Description

Handyman / Maintenance Operative (Care Home Setting)

21 hours per week | Weekends off

We are recruiting an experienced and reliable Handyman / Maintenance Operative to join our care home team. This role is essential to ensuring our service remains safe, compliant, well maintained, and presented to a high standard in line with

CQC requirements

.

This position is suited to someone who takes pride in their work, plans their time effectively, completes jobs properly first time, and understands the importance of accurate record keeping in a regulated care environment.

The Role

You will work under the guidance of the Registered Manager and will be responsible for maintaining the fabric, safety, and presentation of the building and its services.

This includes the interior, exterior, equipment, infrastructure, and security of the premises, ensuring all works meet current legislation, health and safety standards, and CQC expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

High quality decorating work, including proper stripping, preparation, filling, sanding, and painting of bedrooms and communal areas Carrying out planned and reactive DIY repairs and general building maintenance Following an externally provided Legionella management programme and completing associated checks and records PAT testing and maintaining accurate logs Fire alarm testing, fire drills, routine fire safety checks, and documentation Health and safety checks of the building and equipment, with clear reporting of issues Maintaining the security of the premises Supervising and liaising with external contractors Completing all required paperwork accurately and on time, including maintenance logs, compliance records, and checklists

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a dependable, organised, and skilled individual who understands the standards required in a care setting.

Essential requirements:

Minimum of 2 years experience as a Handyman / Maintenance Operative within a commercial, building, healthcare, or care environment Proven ability to complete decorating and maintenance work to a consistently high standard Strong time management skills with the ability to plan, prioritise, and complete tasks efficiently Confidence in completing paperwork, maintaining compliance records, and supporting audits Knowledge of health and safety (guidance will be provided to support working in line with CQC requirements) Ability to work independently and take full responsibility for managing your workload Enhanced DBS with barred list check (if not already in place, this will be completed on behalf of the successful candidate and will be chargeable)

What We Offer

21 hours per week Weekends off (Unless call out, with time in lieu) Contracted hours Holiday pay Pension scheme Shifts start at 9am Contract options available to suit individual preferences
If you are someone who takes pride in your workmanship, understands the importance of compliance, and wants to work in a professional care environment where standards matter, we would like to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 15.00-16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 21 per week

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Blackburn BB2 6DE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Maintenance: 2 years (required)
Location:

Blackburn BB2 6DE (preferred)
Work Location: In person