Job Description

Maintenance Manager (Includes Travel)
The Macklin Group currently has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join our award-winning team.
The role will be primarily based in Ratheane Care Home (Coleraine), however the successful candidate will be required to work and support our three North Antrim Care Homes including Ratheane Care Home (Coleraine), Leabank Care Home (Ballycastle) and Milesian Manor Lifestyle Care Home (Magherafelt).
This role is 100% operational and the successful candidate will be required to have an extremely hands-on approach from the outset. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and executing maintenance management tasks across multiple locations, ensuring that the Care Home facilities are well-maintained and compliant with all relevant and current regulations. Lastly, the role requires a high level of expertise, leadership skills, and an ability to effectively manage resources and prioritise competing tasks.
About the role
Key Responsibilities:
Maintenance: Perform routine and preventative maintenance, including inspecting buildings, systems, and equipment for issues.
Repair: Troubleshoot and repair issues, or schedule repairs when needed.
Safety: Ensure the Care Homes are safe and comply with regulations, including fire, smoke, and carbon monoxide systems.
Supplies: Order and maintain supplies and tools, and monitor inventory.
Cleaning: Ensure facilities and equipment are kept clean at all times.
Records: Maintain records of maintenance and repair tasks.
Delegation: Delegate tasks to other maintenance team members as and when required.
Facilities support: Perform general facilities support tasks, such as furniture building and removal, and grounds and site clearance.
Key Skills:
Commitment to the Macklin Care Homes Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
Core Values - Treat People Really Well, Continuous Development, Trust and Dedication.
Priorities - Our Teams, Our Residents, Our Community, Our Future.
Exceptional organisational skills.
Ability to communicate, listen, and work cooperatively with other staff.
Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative.
High standard of personal presentation and attention to detail.
Please note we will only accept up-to-date CVs - without this, an interview cannot be given.
Interviews may take place prior to the job advertisement closing as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed, the role may close early. Please do not hesitate to submit your application promptly.
In addition, we also reserve the right to enhance the criteria at the shortlisting stage.
An Enhanced Access NI Check will be required for this post. If successful, please be aware that we do have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. As per the Access NI Code of Practice, Macklin Care Homes also has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage, and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents, along with the Access NI Code of Practice, are available upon request by contacting the HR Department.
It is Macklin Care Homes' policy that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to disclose all criminal convictions fully and accurately will lead to the withdrawal of a job offer.
Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Should you require any further information, please email Clodagh Devlin (Group Contracts and Facilities Manager) at .
About the company
At Macklin Care Homes, our mission is to be a forward-thinking provider dedicated to looking after people extremely well. We believe in offering more than just care; we have a genuine warmth and put compassion into everything we do. Every day, we go above and beyond to create a supportive, caring environment where people feel truly valued. Above all, we are driven by a simple but powerful truth: We really do care.
Required Criteria

• Minimum two years' experience in a similar role, preferably in healthcare of senior living environment.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and supervise a team of maintenance staff.
• Full driving licence and access to your own car for travelling as required.
• Be eligible to work in the UK.
• Must have a good command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to work set hours and be flexible to meet the needs of the organisation.

Desired Criteria

• Electrician/Plumbing Certificate.
• Previous experience of undertaking PATs testing.
• Good general knowledge of Health & Safety requirements and regulations.

Skills you'll need

• Delegation
• Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs
• Plumbing and Pipefitting
• Electrical repairs

Skills Required