Maintenance Officer

Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers in complex care. 

We'd like you to join us as a Maintenance Officer at our Nottingham Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neurological Care Centre, located in Hucknall on the outskirts of Nottingham.

We specialise in the treatment, care and support of individuals with physical and cognitive impairments as a result of brain injury or other progressive neurological condition.

Our Nottingham Centre is based in Hucknall, Nottingham. The service has 59 beds split across 3 individual floors that all care and support individuals with physical and cognitive impairments as a result of a brain injury or other progressive neurological condition. The centre has a Physiotherapy Gym, Therapy Kitchens, Activities Room, Sensory Room & Minibus for those all-important outings and appointments.

What you'll be working:

Full Time
37.5 hours per week
Working 5 days out of 7, including weekends and bank holidays
Shift patterns in line with service requirements
Salary: £26,260.52 FTE Per Annum (Pro rata)

What you'll be doing:

Planned Preventative Maintenance & Compliance
• Carry out allocated Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities accurately and within
required timescales.
• Undertake scheduled preventative maintenance of buildings, equipment, fixtures, fittings and
building services within own competence.
• Complete allocated routine technical, safety and compliance checks, including fire safety systems,
emergency lighting, fire doors, fire exits, water systems, electrical equipment and other estate
infrastructure where trained and authorised.
• Support and, where appropriately trained, carry out routine fire alarm testing and other statutory
or preventative checks.
• Carry out regular inspections of buildings, plant and equipment, identifying defects or emerging
maintenance requirements and taking appropriate action.
• Maintain accurate PPM, inspection, maintenance and compliance records, including through designated digital systems where applicable.
• Report incomplete, failed or overdue maintenance or compliance activities and escalate significant
defects or risks promptly.
• Support the Maintenance Manager / Maintenance Team in maintaining accurate and inspection
ready maintenance and compliance records.

Health, Safety & Risk
• Carry out all activities in accordance with Health & Safety legislation, organisational policies, risk
assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Identify and report hazards, defects, compliance concerns and potential risks promptly.
• Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensure tools, machinery and equipment
are operated safely and correctly.
• Follow COSHH requirements and ensure maintenance chemicals and hazardous materials are
handled and stored appropriately.
• Work within own level of training and competence and escalate specialist, regulated or higher-risk
activities where required.
• Support corrective actions arising from maintenance incidents, Health & Safety concerns, audits or
compliance findings.

Estate Standards & Environment
• Help maintain the condition, functionality and presentation of patient bedrooms, communal
spaces, therapy and clinical environments, offices, staff areas and external grounds.
• Proactively identify maintenance, presentation or environmental concerns and resolve or report
them appropriately.
• Maintain roads, pathways, gardens, lawns and external areas, including seasonal snow and ice
clearance where required.
• Ensure maintenance areas, workshops, stores and plant areas remain safe, clean, organised and
secure.
• Ensure every repair considers both functionality and presentation, supporting Active Neuro's
standards for the patient environment.

Tools, Equipment & Resources
• Maintain maintenance tools, equipment, machinery and PPE in safe and serviceable condition.
• Support the Maintenance Manager / Maintenance Team in managing maintenance stock,
materials and consumables.
• Report damaged, defective or missing equipment promptly.
• Maintain equipment, stock and inventory records where required.
• Ensure resources are used efficiently and with minimum unnecessary wastage.

Contractors & Operational Support
• Support the Maintenance Manager / Maintenance Team with contractors and specialist service
providers attending the site.
• Assist with contractor access and practical arrangements and report concerns regarding safety,
quality or incomplete works.
• Work collaboratively with Hotel Services, Nursing, Therapy and other departments to support safe
and effective service delivery.
• Provide practical and technical assistance with maintenance, estates, logistical and operational
requirements where appropriate to the role.
• Support deliveries, equipment movement, room preparation and other practical activities where
required.
• Respond flexibly to changing operational priorities and take ownership of allocated tasks through
to completion.


Patient Environment & Professional Standards
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with patients, families, visitors and colleagues.
• Consider patient privacy, dignity, comfort and rehabilitation requirements when carrying out
maintenance activities.
• Minimise noise and disruption, particularly within patient bedrooms, therapy spaces and
communal areas.
• Maintain confidentiality, discretion and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Maintain all mandatory training and technical competencies required for the role.
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, initiative, flexibility and excellent attention to detail.
• Comply with all Active Care Group policies, Estates procedures and relevant legislation.
• Undertake any other reasonable maintenance, estates or operational duties appropriate to the
responsibilities and level of the role.
• This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and duties may be amended from time to
time in response to changing operational, regulatory or organisational requirements.

What we would like from you:

We're looking for someone practical, dependable and proactive.

Someone who takes pride in doing things properly, pays attention to detail and is willing to support the
Maintenance Team wherever their skills and experience can make a difference.

You'll ideally have some previous experience within maintenance, facilities, estates, construction or
another practical environment, although attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are just as important.
You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience within building maintenance, facilities, estates, construction or a similar
practical role.
• Experience carrying out general repairs, painting and decorating, basic carpentry, plumbing or
other building maintenance activities.
• Some understanding of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), routine inspections and
preventative maintenance.
• Good awareness of Health & Safety and the importance of working safely within a regulated
environment.
• Confidence using hand tools, power tools and maintenance equipment appropriately.
• Good practical problem-solving skills and the ability to recognise when specialist support is
required.
• Good organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to complete allocated tasks accurately
and within required timescales.
• A proactive, flexible and solution-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to the wider Maintenance
Team and service.

Relevant maintenance, trade or technical qualifications would be advantageous, but are not essential.

A full UK driving licence would also be desirable.

Practical knowledge of general building maintenance and repair techniques.
• Ability to undertake general maintenance tasks including painting and decorating, minor repairs,
basic carpentry and plumbing.
• Understanding of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and the importance of completing
preventative and compliance activities within required timescales.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety principles within a maintenance environment.
• Ability to identify defects, assess practical maintenance issues and recognise when specialist
intervention is required.
• Good practical problem-solving skills and a proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in maintaining safe, functional and well-presented
environments.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively as part of the Maintenance Team
and wider service.
• Ability to use digital maintenance and compliance systems where required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible, reliable and willing to support changing operational requirements.
• Relevant maintenance, trade, facilities or Health & Safety qualifications are desirable.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Benefits Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Take a look around the company
https://activecaregroup.co.uk/