Grounds person Work, Jobs in Ipswich (with Salaries)

Maintenance Person
Bramacare —Ipswich
- £13.00 - £14.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Maintenance
- Plumbing
- Free parking
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10d
Site & Gardens Support Assistant / Passenger Driver
Sailship Training and Learning for Life —Clacton-on-Sea
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- First Aid Certification
- Driving
- Free parking
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Maintenance Operative
Cliff House Holiday Park —Saxmundham
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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14d
Staff Supervisor / Team Leader
Summer Field Work —Ipswich
- £15 - £16 an hour
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- First Aid Certification
- Annual leave
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Caretaker
ABM Contract Services Ltd —Saxmundham
- £12.71 - £12.85 an hour
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- In-person
- School
- Free parking
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13d
Experienced Ground Worker
Regal Build Ltd —Elmswell
- £30,000 - £50,000 a year
- Overtime
- In-person
- Annual leave
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10d
Service Manager- Learning Disabilities
Cephas Care Ltd —Ipswich
- £15 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Management
- In-person
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Ground Support Equipment Technician
Boeing —Wattisham
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- English
- In-person
- Life insurance
Precast Caster
Milbank Concrete Products —Colchester
- £13.50 - £14.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Power tools
- In-person
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Grounds Maintenance Team Leader
Top Garden Service’s —Diss
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
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6d
Customs Coordinator
CEVALogistics —Felixstowe
- Up to £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
13d
Kitchen Assistant (Bank)
Stow Healthcare —Bury St. Edmunds
- £12.71 an hour
- Nursing home
- Cooking
- Kitchen experience
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Care Assistant
Stow Healthcare —Bury St. Edmunds
- £13.87 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Nursing home
- English
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
General Engineering Supervisor
Boeing —Wattisham
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Computer skills
- Life insurance
Night Care Assistant - Part Time
Stow Healthcare —Bury St. Edmunds
- £13.71 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Nursing home
- English
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
HGV Driver - full time
Sovereign Turf —Sutton
- From £17.53 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Driving
- Commercial driving
- Employee discount
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Bank Care Assistant
Stow Healthcare —Bury St. Edmunds
- £13.87 an hour
- Nursing home
- English
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Site Engineer
Geotech Sub Alliance —Leiston
- AutoCAD
- Management
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Sous Chef
Colchester United Football Club —Colchester
- £29,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- In-person
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Senior Care Assistant - Part Time
Stow Healthcare —Bury St. Edmunds
- £14.35 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Medication administration
- Nursing home
- English
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount

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Maintenance Person

Bramacare
Ipswich

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Job details

Full-time
£13.00 - £14.50 an hour
10 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Carpentry
Driving Licence
Facilities management
Care home
Maintenance
Plumbing
Time management

Full job description

Maintenance Person (Multi-Site Care Homes)

Location: Ipswich (covering three care homes)

Reports to: Home Manager

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Person is responsible for delivering planned and reactive maintenance across three care homes in Ipswich, ensuring that all buildings, equipment, grounds, and facilities are safe, compliant, and maintained to a high standard.

The role is essential in providing a safe, comfortable environment for residents, visitors, and staff while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, including Health & Safety, Fire Safety, COSHH, Legionella, and other relevant legislation and company policies.

Key Responsibilities General Maintenance

Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across all three care homes.
Complete repairs to fixtures, fittings, furniture, doors, windows, locks, flooring, walls, ceilings, and general building fabric.
Undertake painting, decorating, basic plumbing, carpentry, and minor electrical repairs (within competence).
Maintain external areas including gardens, pathways, fencing, lighting, gutters, drainage, and car parks.
Ensure maintenance requests are completed promptly and recorded appropriately.
Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and serviceable condition.

Planned Preventative Maintenance

Deliver planned maintenance programmes to minimise breakdowns and extend the life of buildings and equipment.
Inspect and maintain plant, heating systems, lighting, building fabric, and external areas.
Identify defects requiring specialist attention and report these promptly.
Keep accurate maintenance records and ensure work is completed within agreed timescales.

Compliance & Health and Safety

Support the Home Managers in maintaining full statutory compliance by:

Following the Health and Safety at Work Act and all company policies and procedures.
Carrying out routine workplace inspections and reporting hazards.
Supporting risk assessments and implementing safe working practices.
Using appropriate PPE and ensuring the safe use of tools and equipment.
Reporting accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions promptly.

Fire Safety

Carry out and record routine fire safety checks in accordance with legislation and company procedures.
Inspect and test:
Fire alarm systems
Emergency lighting
Fire doors
Firefighting equipment
Escape routes
Fire safety signage
Assist with fire drills where required.
Report and arrange prompt rectification of any fire safety defects.
Maintain accurate fire safety records.

COSHH

Ensure hazardous substances are stored, labelled, and used in accordance with COSHH regulations.
Maintain COSHH documentation and Safety Data Sheets.
Ensure the safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
Report damaged or leaking chemical containers and ensure corrective action is taken.

Contractor Management

Liaise with approved contractors.
Escort contractors on site where required.
Monitor contractor performance and ensure safe working practices.
Verify permits to work, risk assessments, and method statements where applicable.

Record Keeping & Compliance

Maintain accurate records relating to:

Maintenance activities
Fire Safety
Health & Safety
COSHH
Legionella monitoring
Emergency lighting
Fire alarm testing
Equipment servicing
Building maintenance

Support Home Managers during inspections, audits, and regulatory visits, reporting any compliance concerns immediately.

Communication

Work closely with Home Managers to prioritise maintenance across all three homes.
Communicate professionally with residents, relatives, colleagues, contractors, and visitors.
Promote a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment at all times.

Person Specification Essential

Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities management, or a similar role.
Practical skills in plumbing, carpentry, decorating, and general building repairs.
Ability to complete compliance documentation accurately.
Strong organisational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
Ability to prioritise workload across multiple sites.
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable

Experience working within a care home, healthcare, or other regulated environment.
Knowledge of CQC standards and statutory compliance.
Training or qualifications in Fire Safety, Legionella Awareness, Health & Safety, COSHH, PAT Testing, or willingness to undertake training as required.

Working Hours

Full-time – 37.5 hours per week.
Based across three care homes in Ipswich.
Regular travel between sites is required.
Flexibility to respond to urgent maintenance issues outside normal working hours where necessary.

Key Attributes

Reliable, trustworthy, and professional.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong commitment to resident safety and wellbeing.
Well organised with excellent record-keeping skills.
Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage changing priorities.
Positive and approachable with good interpersonal skills.

Overall Responsibility

To ensure all three care homes remain safe, compliant, well maintained, and fully operational by delivering high-quality maintenance services and supporting statutory compliance across all maintenance activities.

The Maintenance Person plays a key role in protecting residents, staff, visitors, and property by maintaining a safe, comfortable living environment and ensuring all planned maintenance, statutory inspections, and compliance checks are completed accurately and on time.

Pay: £13.00-£14.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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