Facilities Manager

Job Description

Alexander Court Care Home is looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to help maintain a safe, compliant and well presented care home environment for our residents, staff, visitors and families.

This is a hands on role suited to someone with strong practical maintenance skills, good organisation and a clear understanding of health and safety. You will be responsible for day to day repairs, planned maintenance, compliance checks, contractor management and supporting the overall presentation of the home.

About the Role

• Carry out general maintenance, repairs and minor works across the home.
• Complete routine compliance checks and maintain accurate records via the in house digital system.
• Support fire safety, water safety, emergency lighting, call bell, PAT testing and other estates checks.
• Respond to maintenance requests and prioritise work safely.
• Maintain bedrooms, communal areas, bathrooms, gardens and external areas to a good standard.
• Support vacant room turnaround works, including decoration and presentation.
• Liaise with contractors and check works are completed safely and properly.
• Use the home's facilities system to record checks, repairs and follow up actions.
• Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents and families.

About You

You should have:

• At least 3 years' experience in a facilities, maintenance, estates or similar role ideally in a Care Home environment, or similar.
• Good practical skills across general repairs, basic plumbing, basic carpentry, decorating and building maintenance.
• A good understanding of Health & Safety and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing maintenance priorities and working with contractors.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of the home environment.
• A practical, reliable and organised approach.

What We Offer

• £16.90 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Permanent role
• Supportive care home team
• Varied, practical and responsible role
• Opportunity to make a direct difference to the home environment for residents and staff