Maintenance Person (Older Adults)

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC623763

Salary Range: £25,186 - £26,244 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £12,252 - £12,767 per annum)

Work Location: Willow Court Nursing Home, Andover 

Hours per week: 18

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 29 April 2026  

The Role:

Our homes provide the right environment for us to deliver the outstanding care our residents deserve. As a Maintenance Person you’ll play a key role in ensuring we can deliver our services in a clean, safe, and pleasant environment, so our residents and staff can feel proud of their surroundings.

What you’ll do:

• Maintenance and cleaning duties: Support the Maintenance Supervisor with heavy cleaning, essential minor maintenance and repair work of buildings, furniture and fittings and maintenance of grounds and gardens, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and Health and Safety compliance at all times.
• Health and safety: Undertake checks, test and record fire and security alarms systems and equipment and test and record water temperatures and content in accordance with procedures.
• Record Keeping: Keep written records, such as record books or incident report sheets.
• Build Relationships: Establish positive and supportive connections with residents, their families and colleagues.

What we’re looking for:

• Understanding of Health and Safety regulations.
• Routine maintenance skills.
• Excellent team player.
• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues.
• Empathy and understanding in interactions with residents.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Maintenance Person role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.  

Why join us?

• Rewarding Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for. 
• Make a difference: Watch this short video to find out more about the important work our Older Adults Residential Teams do.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
• Professional Growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector. 
• Competitive Benefits Package: Find more information here.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Maintenance, Handyman, Facilities, Facilities Assistant, Buildings Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Technician.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Values Based Recruitment:

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.

Additional Information:

Maintenance Person Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact care.careers@hants.gov.uk
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Sam More, Registered Manager on samadhan.more@hants.gov.uk