Job Description

Job Ref:

AUG1048

Branch:

St Clare's Care Home

Location:

St Clare's Care Home, Burgess Hill

Salary/Benefits:

+ callout bonus 80 per month

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Shift pattern:

Monday to Friday 08:00-17:30, 1 in 4 weekends on Call

Hours per week:

40

Posted date:

16/10/2025

Closing date:

01/11/2025

The Company

Are you looking for a rewarding Maintenance career, working within a friendly and supportive team, with great staff benefits and all set in beautiful surroundings?



Then Augustinian Care is the place for you!



Our two sixty-bed Care Homes and Assisted Living facility are all based in St George's Park, Ditchling Common, within 3 miles of both Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill, set within 250 acres of beautiful gardens and farmlands, in an area of outstanding natural beauty with views overlooking the South Downs.



You will have access to our excellent training programme, and we pride ourselves on a continuous improvement plan for all our new and existing staff to ensure they have the ongoing knowledge, skills and commitment to become and continue to be a successful, valued member of our team.

The Role

Our Maintenance Technician is a part of a dedicated team that offers the residents of our purpose built care home support with building inspections, building maintenance, porterage and transport services.

Each Care Home has its own dedicated technician who then work as part of our Maintenance team, ensuring the highest standard of working when undertaking minor repairs and maintenance of the Home, ensuring the highest standard of works including:-


+ General building works + Plumbing
+ Painting and decorating
+ Minor Grounds Maintenance (including snow clearance)
+ Cleaning and portering as requested
+ Liaison with and monitoring external contractors
+ Ordering materials as and when required (after consultation with the Home Manager)
+ Ensure effective maintenance and servicing of the Homes machinery and equipment
+ Carrying out driving duties as and when required
+ To cover Swimming Pool Maintenance duties in the Leisure Centre at the Retirement Village in staff absence.
+ Ensuring the Boiler Room, Plant Room and workshop is kept clean and maintained to a high standard.
+ To carry out regular statutory inspections around the Home and complete all relevant inspection documentation.
+ To liaise with and regularly monitor servicing and maintenance contractors around the Home.
+ Ensure completion and compliance of the necessary 'Hot work permit' documentation for external contractors.
+ To attend regular meetings with the Home Manager/Estates Director to discuss all maintenance issues.

Requirements

The successful candidate must have a clean full UK driving licence and at least 2 years' experience in a similar role.



Previous experience in moving and positioning, first aid, site Safety Awareness and Lifting and handling is desirable however training will be provided as part of the role requirements.



We require our staff to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.



All posts are subject to a clear enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references.



Although it is no longer a legal requirement for staff working within CQC regulated Care Homes for Older Adult Care in England to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated, in the best interests of our staff and residents, we have decided to keep it a mandatory requirement to work for our organisation. Therefore, we will need proof of your COVID Vaccination pass.



You must have current valid right to work in the UK.



This role does not meet the requirements of Sponsorship.

Benefits

Our rates of pay are competitive, and our staff benefits are extensive and include free uniform, free meal, paid breaks and a free staff minibus service from both the Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath areas.


Competitive remuneration Job security - Augustinian Care have been caring for the elderly for over 150 years Annual pay reviews Free uniform provided - For all care and ancillary positions Free staff transport - Mini bus pickups on specified routes Free on site secure parking DBS checks - Company funded checks Free meal - One free meal provided when on duty (hot for day shifts and Sandwiches on nights) Life Cover - based on a multiple of the last 12 months earnings at date of death Employee Assistance Programme including free, confidential, access to advice line and counselling Access to Blue Light Card - extensive range of discounts on many high street online brands/shops Cycle to work scheme Employee Referral Scheme - with generous rewards (TC's apply) Long service awards - Financial recognition of long service and commitment Paid sick leave (TC's apply) Some other staff benefits include: Staff massage chair, Company Summer Fete and Christmas Party, staff prize draws, various staff well-being talks To comply with all Health and Safety legislation and regulation and ensure that all work undertaken is carried out safely. To ensure all equipment and substances are stored safely and securely To ensure all the equipment and tools are used and stored safely To ensure the safety of residents, staff, visitors and members of the public, where maintenance work is being undertaken.

The Person

We are looking for a trustworthy individual with a basic understanding of most practicable building trades and sound knowledge of Health and Safety awareness.



If you wish to be considered for this opportunity please click 'apply'.



You must have current right to work in the UK.


St Clare's Care Home is one of two purpose-built care homes located in the grounds of St George's Park. The home offers the best in modern facilities combined with the traditional principles of care which has been offered by the Augustinian Sisters at St George's since 1868.