Maintenance Staff

Purpose

Keep the home safe, comfortable and in good repair without exposing children to tools, contractors or avoidable disruption.

Reporting line

Registered Manager with director oversight for major works

Working arrangements

Agreed rota and maintenance windows; emergency cover separately arranged within safe working limits.

England; specific location and weekly hours confirmed before appointment. Maximum eight-hour shifts include one hour of paid uninterrupted break with competent cover.

Key responsibilities

• Complete planned maintenance checks and record defects, repairs and escalation.
• Respond to urgent hazards and isolate unsafe areas or equipment.
• Coordinate authorised specialist contractors and verify completion records.
• Control tools, chemicals and access to work areas using risk assessments.
• Support fire-door, alarm and emergency-lighting checks within competence.
• Monitor water safety, ventilation and accessible facilities under approved plans.
• Maintain equipment inventory and approved purchasing records.
• Respect privacy and obtain permission before entering personal spaces under home procedures.

Experience

Relevant building maintenance experience and evidence of safe working in occupied premises.

Qualifications and registration

Relevant trade qualification or demonstrable competence; specialist gas, electrical, asbestos or other controlled work only by appropriately qualified and authorised contractors.

Essential capabilities

• Practical fault finding and accurate maintenance records.
• Knowledge of safe systems of work and contractor control.
• Ability to prioritise safety-critical defects and escalate immediately.
• Respectful behaviour around children and confidential premises information.

Desirable experience

Experience in residential care premises and planned preventive maintenance.

What good performance looks like

Safety defects are controlled promptly, statutory servicing is tracked and repairs minimise disruption.

Benefits and safer recruitment

All employee benefits and recruitment standards apply, including 32 days holiday plus bank holidays, 8% employer pension, family medical and dental cover subject to insurer terms, and the clean driving licence criterion with reasonable adjustments where required. Required vetting is completed before a final contract.

Apply for AL08

Email hr@astha.org quoting this reference. HR will discuss the location, hours, secure application route and adjustments.