Maintenance Officer
| Posting date: | 13 August 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 September 2025 |
| Location: | Martock, TA12 6PQ |
| Company: | CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1361882317 |
Summary
Maintenance Officer
Maintenance - La Fontana Care Home
Contract: Full Time Salary: £14.00 Per Hour Shift Type: Days Contracted hours: 37.5La Fontana Dementia Nursing Home sits on the outskirts of Martock, surrounded by the beautiful Somerset countryside. Purpose-built and modern, our home provides specialist Dementia and Nursing care for up to 76 residents.
We are looking for a hands-on and proactive Maintenance Officer who will keep our building, equipment, and grounds in excellent condition. This is more than just a repair role — it is about creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment where residents, visitors, and staff can feel at home.
What We Offer
- £14 per hour (£27,300 per annum)
- Contracted to 37.5 hours per week
- Pension scheme, Onsite parking
- Paid DBS, Uniform provided
- 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)
What You Will Do
You will be the go-to person for keeping our home running smoothly, from carrying out everyday repairs to overseeing safety checks and improvement projects. You will handle a wide variety of tasks, such as fixing fixtures and fittings, performing electrical inspections, installing and upgrading equipment, and keeping our outdoor areas tidy and well-maintained. You will complete regular checks of fire alarms and safety systems, carry out building repairs, and ensure all work is completed to high standards of quality, health, and safety. You will also work closely with the management team to address larger projects and be ready to respond to occasional out-of-hours emergencies when needed.
What We Are Looking For
You are practical, organised, and take pride in doing a job well. You have a good range of maintenance skills, from basic electrical and plumbing work to general building repairs and grounds care. You are confident working independently, but you also work well as part of a team. You understand the importance of safety, reliability, and attention to detail, and you are committed to ensuring our home always looks its best and runs efficiently.
About Us
La Fontana is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 100 care homes across the UK. We are committed to delivering exceptional care in high-quality, people-focused environments where our teams are supported and valued.
Our five core values — Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity — shape everything we do. If these values reflect who you are and you want to make a real difference every day, we would love to hear from you.