Job Description: Maintenance Support (Part Time)
Location: Elm Grove Care Home, Somerford Road, Cirencester, GL7 1TX
Contract: Permanent – Part Time | Hours: 11 hours per week, 2 × 5.5 hour days | Salary: £13.40 per hour | CQC rating: Good | Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7 / 10
As a Maintenance Support Operative, your primary responsibility will be ensuring that our facilities remain fully functional. You will maintain buildings and equipment effectively while complying with all relevant Bupa Standard Operating Procedures, legislation, and industry best practices. Your role is crucial in ensuring our accommodation meets Bupa’s cultural and brand values.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure all health and safety and compliance checks are carried out using provided digital systems according to Bupa Standard Operating Procedures and compliance management tools.
- Action and close any tasks attributed to the Maintenance Manager or home highlighted on Bupa compliance management tools.
- Maintain safety and cleanliness within the care home and grounds to meet Environmental Health, local Fire Authority and Health & Safety regulations.
- Complete all necessary maintenance and repair tasks to a high standard, timely and cost‑effective, ensuring internal decoration meets the organisation’s vision.
- Review residents’ preferences regarding their personal space, document and act on them.
- Report defects, obtain quotes, and manage repairs using Bupa approved contractors, complying with Standard Operating Procedures.
- Report irreparable defects to Home Manager or Property/Maintenance Manager.
- Ensure all tools and equipment are maintained and securely stored.
Key Skills and Qualifications
- Good understanding of building services.
- Sound knowledge of building fabric and its maintenance.
- Practical experience of planned maintenance systems and record keeping.
- Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements and experience of compliance.
- Full driving licence.
- Ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
- Computer literate.
- Good customer service skills.
- Flexibility to meet changing demands within the care home.
- Practical ability and experience in painting and decorating.
Benefits
- Free access to 24/7 healthcare support, advice, and treatment, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support.
- Annual allowance to redeem against Bupa health care products (approx. £350).
- Wagestream: early access to up to 40% of earned wages.
- 28 days holiday.
- Statutory sick pay plus front‑line team sick pay scheme.
- Long service rewards: e‑cards, extra holidays and money at milestones.
- Free meals on every shift.
- Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
- Access to Bupa pension plans.
- Parental leave for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents (see career site).
- Menopause plan to empower women.
- Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We will provide reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
Other Information
Time Type: Part time. Job Area: Elm Grove
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