Maintenance Person - The Limes Residential Care Home

Job Posted: 25 June 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Bembridge, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Competitive pay
• Industries: Construction and Labour Maintenance

Maintenance Person – Full-Time

The Limes Residential Care Home, Bembridge, Isle of Wight

Are you an experienced and reliable Maintenance Person with a background in care homes? Would you like to work somewhere where your skills are genuinely valued and your work makes a difference every day?

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive full-time Maintenance Person to join our close-knit team at The Limes Care Home – a family-run, award-winning home in the heart of Bembridge.

About Us

The Limes is a well-established, family-run residential care home with a reputation for warmth, professionalism, and a true sense of community. We pride ourselves on providing not just a place to live, but a place to belong – for our residents and our team alike.

Working at The Limes means being part of something special – a supportive, passionate team where everyone plays their part. We offer excellent benefits, long-term stability, and a workplace where your contribution is recognised and appreciated.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Person who understands the unique environment of a care home. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that the home remains safe, well-maintained, and fully compliant with all relevant health and safety legislation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out day-to-day repairs, checks and upkeep across the building and gardens
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety, fire safety, water hygiene, and infection prevention regulations
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting to the Registered Manager and Health & Safety Lead
• Liaising with external contractors and overseeing scheduled maintenance visits
• Proactively identifying and addressing areas for improvement

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in general maintenance (plumbing, electrics, carpentry, decorating)
• Familiar with the legislative and safety requirements in care homes (CQC, HSE, fire regulations etc.)
• Responsible, trustworthy, and proactive – able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Organised with good record-keeping and communication skills
• Clean Driving License
• Friendly and approachable – our residents and staff will know you by name!
• Full-time, permanent role – Monday to Friday
• Bank holidays off
• Competitive pay
• Supportive working environment with ongoing training and development opportunities
• Staff recognition and reward schemes
• Private healthcare after qualifying period
• DBS check provided and paid for by the Limes
• Beautiful working setting in a well-respected local care home

What We Offer

If you’re ready to be part of a genuinely special team, where your hard work really matters – we’d love to hear from you.