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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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…