Site Maintenance Worker

Site Maintenance Worker

Job type: Full-time, 40 hours 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday (+ callout rota)

Reports to : Facilities Manager

Location : Market Overton, Rutland

Salary: £29,972

Role Purpose

The Site Maintenance Worker plays a key role in maintaining a safe, functional, and well-presented environment across the Lodge Trust site.

The role combines general maintenance and repair responsibilities with practical external and grounds-based work, ensuring both buildings and outdoor areas are maintained to a high standard.

This is a hands‑on, varied role, requiring a proactive approach and sound practical skills. The ability to work across outdoor estate maintenance tasks and additionally support the indoor maintenance aspect of the Facilities department.

What you’ll be doing:

• Keeping our buildings and outdoor spaces safe, functional, and well maintained through a wide range of hands‑on repair and maintenance tasks.
• Carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance – from fixing doors, locks, and basic plumbing to supporting general building upkeep.
• Maintaining outdoor areas including pathways, fencing, gates, and landscaping to ensure the site is safe, accessible, and presentable year‑round.
• Supporting seasonal tasks such as hedge cutting, vegetation control, gritting, and snow clearance.
• Playing an active role in health and safety by carrying out checks, identifying risks, and working in line with policies and procedures.
• Working alongside contractors to ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Helping create a clean, welcoming environment across the site that residents, staff, and visitors can enjoy.
• Supporting events and day‑to‑day operations, including setting up spaces and moving equipment when needed.
• Working as part of a friendly, supportive team while also managing tasks independently.
• Contributing to a respectful, person‑centred environment for adults with learning disabilities, always maintaining dignity and sensitivity.

What we’re looking for:

• Practical experience in general maintenance, repairs, or facilities work (around 2–3 years or similar hands‑on experience).
• Confidence carrying out a range of basic maintenance and outdoor tasks such as minor repairs, fencing, and grounds upkeep.
• A good understanding of health and safety in the workplace.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to organise your workload effectively.
• A reliable, flexible attitude with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills for logging tasks and communicating with the team.
• A calm, respectful approach when working in a care or supported environment.
• A positive, team‑focused mindset and a willingness to learn and adapt.

It’s a bonus if you have:

• A trade qualification (e.g. maintenance, carpentry, plumbing).
• Experience in a care, residential, or supported living setting.
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fire safety checks, or compliance processes.
• Experience working with contractors or external services.
• Awareness of COSHH, safeguarding, or health and safety regulations.

Whether you’re an experienced maintenance professional or looking to bring your practical skills into a role with real purpose, this is an opportunity to make a genuine difference—helping create a safe, supportive environment where people can thrive every day.

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive working environment with meaningful impact, plus:

• Company Pension Scheme – through our partnership with Standard Life
• 28 Days Annual Leave – including bank holidays (or equivalent time off)
• Up to 3 Extra Annual Leave Days – for each completed year of service
• Benenden Health Scheme – affordable healthcare cover
• Care Sector Discount Scheme – through Blue Light Card
• Ongoing Training & Development – to support your career growth
• Career Progression Opportunities – we promote from within
• Free On-Site Parking – convenient and cost-effective
• Café Discount – savings on food and drinks
• Refer a Friend Bonus – earn £200 when you bring great talent to our team

Safer Recruitment Statement

The Lodge Trust CIO is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including the Adults’ Barred List where the post involves regulated activity.

Applicants already registered with the DBS Update Service will be asked to provide their certificate number and consent for an online status check. Employment will also be subject to verification of identity and right to work in the UK, satisfactory references confirming conduct in previous roles (particularly in care or support settings), and confirmation of qualifications or professional registration where required.

The Lodge Trust CIO follows CQC Regulation 19 (Fit and Proper Persons Employed), Schedule 3 evidence requirements, and Skills for Care safer recruitment guidance to ensure all staff are suitable and safe to work in social care.

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