Job Introduction
We are looking for a hands‑on, practical Maintenance Assistant to join our Central Support Team.
Working alongside our Facilities and Maintenance Manager, you will play an important role in making sure our buildings are well looked after and running smoothly, creating a safe and comfortable environment for both staff and the people who use our services.
You will travel across the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch areas, but your main base will be our residential home, Avon View in Christchurch providing a hands-on approach to upkeep and repair tasks.
What you’ll be doing:
- Perform basic repairs and general maintenance work as required.
- Help maintain outdoor areas, ensuring they remain clean, tidy and well‑kept.
- Support a wide range of installation, repair and general maintenance tasks.
- Undertake basic gardening and landscaping tasks, including helping to plan and coordinate outdoor work.
- Assist with minor plumbing and the installation of appliances.
- Assist with tiling, grouting, changing light bulbs, switches, and sockets.
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations and legislative requirements.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in maintenance work.
- Valid driver’s licence with the ability to drive company vehicles when necessary.
- Basic skills or qualifications in plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
- Proficient use of hand and power tools.
- Good organisational and multi-tasking abilities.
- Strong communication skills and a positive team attitude.
- IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Working hours and conditions:
Full-time - 37 hours per week.
The typical working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm although occasional requirement to work outside normal office hours in an emergency may be required.
Who we are:
We provide high quality care and support to older people; people with physical and learning disabilities; people with mental health needs; dementia; carers and clients’ families. This extends to respite care for families and carers.
We operate services across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, ranging from Residential Homes, Day Services, Supported Living sites and Reablement Home Care.
What we offer:
- Competitive Hourly Rate: From £13.47 per hour with opportunities for career and pay progression.
- Generous Holiday Allowance: 26 days not including bank holidays, rising to 29 with length of service.
- Employee Assistance Programme: We offer a confidential, free of charge, support network. This service offers a 24/7 helpline and vital wellbeing services to support you whilst at work.
- Occupational Sick Pay: We offer an enhanced occupational sick pay scheme from your very first day with us, ensuring you’re cared for when you need it most.
- Career Progression: We believe in growing talent from within and offer our staff opportunities like NVQ apprenticeships, providing you with a solid foundation for career progression.
- Company Contributory Pension Scheme: we contribute 3%
- Morbus Commuter Club: savings on bus travel across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch
- Blue Light discount eligibility (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
If you possess strong practical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to maintenance challenges, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply please visit: Tricuro vacancies (current-vacancies.com)
