Job Description

Maintenance Technician

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Work Location: From any Crystal Care Solutions home, or Head Office

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week generally Monday - Friday, 9am until 5pm, with weekends when required

Salary Range: 32,500 per annum

About us

At Crystal Care Solutions, we provide high-quality residential care and supported accommodation for children and young people aged 8 to 25. With over a decade of dedicated service, we specialise in supporting young people with complex needs, trauma backgrounds, and emotional or behavioural challenges--offering them stability, growth, and hope for the future.

Established in 2007, we're proud to share that 50% of our homes are rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, a reflection of our unwavering commitment to quality care. In 2024, we were also honoured as the Exceptional Employer at the Stars of Social Care Awards - a testament to the supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment we've built for our team.

Working at Crystal Care Solutions means being part of a passionate, values-driven organisation that puts children and young people at the heart of everything we do. Join us and help make a genuine difference every single day.

Crystal Care Solutions is seeking a skilled Maintenance Operative to join our team and help keep our services safe, functional, and welcoming for the children and young people we support.

Your Role

As a Maintenance Operative, you'll carry out general repairs and planned maintenance across a variety of our residential homes. From basic plumbing and carpentry to painting and decorating, your work will ensure that our environments remain safe, well-presented, and compliant with health and safety standards. You'll also be responsible for external grounds maintenance and regular building checks.

General maintenance and repair of buildings, fixtures, and fittings Basic plumbing: taps, toilets, pipework Carpentry: installing locks, assembling furniture, boxing in, and minor repairs Tiling (floors and walls), painting and decorating Routine electrical tasks (e.g. changing bulbs) Identifying hazards or defects and carrying out necessary repairs Maintaining accurate records of all work completed Responding to urgent maintenance requests in a timely manner Keeping company van and equipment clean and in good working condition

What we are looking for

Essential Criteria:

Proven experience in general maintenance and repairs

Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Comfortable using smartphones and email

Full UK Driving Licence

Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Commitment to health & safety and safeguarding policies

Desirable Criteria:

Knowledge of working in regulated settings such as children's homes

Trade specific qualifications

What we offer

Pension auto-enrolment

Enhanced family friendly entitlement Pay Care Scheme - cashback on medical expenses Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support Perkbox - discounts at high street and online retailers Annual Leave Service Award Refer a Friend Scheme - earn rewards together Funded DBS and update service reimbursement
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Application question(s):

How may years experience have you got in general maintenance Have you any VISA Restrictions Are you looking for sponsorship to work in the UK ? Please note this is not something we can provide. Do you hold a FULL UK Driving Licence
Work Location: On the road