Job Description

Maintenance Lead - Care Services

Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week | Multi-Site Role

Location: Based across our care home sites - Birmingham Central & Sandwell

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Reporting to: Compliance Lead

Make a Difference Behind the Scenes

At Pegasus Care, we provide warm, safe, and dignified homes for those who need it most. We're looking for a hands-on, proactive Maintenance Lead to take ownership of our care home environments, ensuring they remain compliant, safe, and homely - every single day.

If you're someone who thrives on practical work, values high standards, and understands the importance of a calm, reliable presence in a care setting, this is the role for you.

What You'll Do

You'll lead and deliver a structured, accountable maintenance service across our care locations. This includes balancing daily responsiveness, planned work, and compliance across sites.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and update the Maintenance Inventory, ensuring critical items are tracked Log daily tasks on our digital software Respond to crisis issues immediately, escalate per protocol, and manage emergency contractor callouts when needed Complete all routine compliance checks (e.g. fire alarms, Legionella, PAT testing, nurse call systems and similar) to regulatory standards Manage and track long-term project progress (e.g. refurbishments, multi-day works) on our digital software Follow strict purchasing and receipt processes and file in line with company processes Ensure all work consistently meets internal quality and safety standards, ready for audit by Compliance or Operations
Day-to-Day Maintenance

Routine inspections and preventative maintenance across internal and external premises Reactive maintenance and repairs using in-house skills or approved contractors Keeping maintenance areas clean, safe, and stocked
Collaboration

Work respectfully alongside care and nursing staff, ensuring minimal disruption Communicate upcoming tasks and changes to the Operations team regularly Participate in meetings to receive and share updates- present maintenance KPIs and pipeline updates
What You'll Need

Essential

Enhanced DBS check required Full UK Driving Licence Minimum 2 years' experience in general building or property maintenance Experience in at least one trade (e.g. plumbing, carpentry, decorating, electrics) Strong grasp of Health & Safety protocols and risk assessments Confident using mobile task systems or digital platforms
Desirable

NVQ or City & Guilds in a relevant trade Asbestos Awareness, Legionella Control, or Fire Safety certification PAT Testing qualification Previous experience in care, school, or healthcare settings Familiarity with CQC compliance or regulated environments
What You'll Bring

A calm, can-do attitude in high-pressure moments Strong organisation, ownership, and attention to detail Sensitivity to the privacy and dignity of care home residents Pride in your workmanship and professional standards
Tools & Systems We Use

Online Digital Software: Daily maintenance log, updates, and photos Pegasus Operating System: Accountability and progress tracking Health & Safety Matrix: Regulatory records and audit trail
Additional Benefits

Full training and compliance induction provided 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) Company pension scheme Career development opportunities Paid training and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Includes participation in on-call rota for emergency cover
How to Apply

Apply now with your CV. A short cover letter is welcome but not required. For informal enquiries, contact [Insert Contact Info].

"What I do might be behind the scenes -- but it's everything to the people who live here."

-- Pegasus Care Maintenance Team Member

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm

Pay: 26,000.00-34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person