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Chelmsford Manor Care Home is a brand-new, purpose-built luxury care home located on Galleywood Road in the vibrant city of Chelmsford. Opening in 2026, the home has been thoughtfully designed to provide exceptional residential, dementia, nursing and respite care in an environment where comfort, dignity and independence are at the heart of everyday life. Every detail has been carefully considered to create a welcoming home, combining elegant surroundings, innovative technology and compassionate, person-centred care to ensure residents receive the highest standards of support.
Situated within easy reach of Chelmsford city centre and surrounded by the beautiful Essex countryside, Chelmsford Manor offers the perfect balance of tranquillity and convenience. The home will feature bright, contemporary living spaces, beautifully landscaped gardens, stylish communal lounges and a range of luxury amenities designed to encourage social connection, wellbeing and meaningful experiences. As part of the local community, Chelmsford Manor will provide residents with a place where they can continue to live fulfilling lives while enjoying the reassurance of expert care delivered by a dedicated and passionate team.
We are seeking to appoint a kind, organised and experienced Maintenance Manager to join our team. To ensure that the buildings, equipment and fixtures are maintained in good, safe working order, compliant with safety regulations and records updates. Responsible for the maintenance of the accommodation that it is in a constant clean and attractive condition. We have a 40 hours contract available with a excellent hourly rate of £18.00 ! Shift times are 0800-1630, Monday to Friday. Flexibility may be required to meet the needs of the business.
Role Responsibilities:
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Carry out regular inspections throughout the Home,monitorand action plan any
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maintenance issues found.
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Report defects requiring specialist attentionin a timely manner.
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Carry out domestic painting,decoratingand wallpapering to a schedule defined by the Home Manager, and ensure bedrooms are of good standard for new admissions.
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Carry out minor joinery work and minor plumbing.
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Undertake regular inspections/room checks toidentifyany defects that need rectifying andenter intothe maintenancelog bookto create a schedule for completion.
- To undertake and prioritize other tasks as required by the Management team.
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Ensure all compliance documents are up to date.
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Carry out Health and Safety and Fire Safety drills and training asrequired.
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Complete Legionella testing in liaison with consultants.
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Take responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adults that the post holderis responsible fororcomes into contact with.
Skills and experience required:
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Experience in basic plumbing, electrical, joinery or gardening work is essential.
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Specialist skills in a building tradeispreferable.
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Ability to use basic tools andoperateequipment.
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Must have a full clean driving license.
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Must be reliable and be able to communicate with residents and other members of staff.
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Care home background is preferable.
The Benefits
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Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and managementroles
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5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
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Paid DBS
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Uniformprovided
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Paid training
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Refer a friend referral scheme, for the following roles only – Registered Nurse, Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant
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Excellent induction programme for new starters
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A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within thecompany
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Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
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A competitive rate of pay
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Cycle to workscheme
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Wellbeing programmes
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Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets
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Ongoing career development
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Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and get a free meal thatday
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Pension scheme
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EarlyPay- access to your money as you earn (pay advance)
About Lovett Care
At Lovett, we believe our elders deserve more. Not out of duty or pity, but because they've earned it, and because the good life doesn't stop at 80, 90, or 100. We believe in more…More dignity in everyday care. More respect in every interaction. More friendship, joy, and belonging. More moments that matter. Our homes aren't waiting rooms. They're communities where people thrive, where days are full of possibility, voices are heard, and the wonder of people shines through in every conversation, every shared meal, every burst of laughter down the hall. When you choose Lovett, you're choosing a place that sees your loved one as we see our own elders: as people who still have everything to give, and everything to gain. We are Lovett. We believe in more for our elders.
This position is subject to a DBS check
