Site Maintenance Person

Job Title: Site Maintenance Person

Location: Vera James House, Ely

Contract Type: Full-Time – 39.5 hours per week

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Do you take pride in your work and enjoy keeping things running smoothly?

Are you a practical problem-solver who’s not afraid to get stuck in?

Do you value a role where every task helps to improve someone’s quality of life?

If that sounds like you, then Vera James House would love to meet you.

Situated in the heart of Ely, Vera James House is a 42-bed care home providing residential, dementia, respite and end-of-life care. We are currently looking for a full-time Site Maintenance Person to join our team and help maintain a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for our residents and staff.

Your Role as Site Maintenance Person

As a Maintenance Person at Glenholme, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that the home remains in excellent working order inside and out. Your duties will include:

• Performing regular weekly compliance checks (fire alarms, emergency lighting, water testing, etc.)


• Carrying out general repairs including basic plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry tasks


• Maintaining the grounds, garden areas, and external appearance of the home


• Managing maintenance stock and ensuring safety records are up to date


• Liaising with the Estates Manager and Home Manager for ongoing maintenance needs


• Occasionally supporting other local sites with maintenance work when required


• Being on-call for occasional facilities-related out-of-hours emergencies

Benefits of Working with Glenholme

• 28 days holiday per year, plus an additional day off for your birthday


• Auto-enrolment into our Pension Scheme*


• Life Insurance cover of £10,000*


• Cycle to Work Scheme*


• DBS and training costs covered


• Paid shadow shifts and overtime available


• Access to Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday*


• Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme offering mental health, financial and family support*

What We’re Looking For

• Strong maintenance background in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or building trades


• Previous experience in a similar facilities or maintenance role


• A keen eye for detail and commitment to high standards of presentation and safety


• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team


• Full UK driving licence is essential


• Relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3, BTEC, City & Guilds) are highly desirable


• Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH, CITB) preferred but not essentia

Inclusion & Equality at Glenholme

We are proud of our inclusive, respectful, and person-centred culture. At Glenholme, everyone is valued – our service users, their families, and every member of our staff.

Our values are the foundation of everything we do. We treat every individual with respect and dignity and promote a culture of inclusion, diversity, and personal development.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.

*T&Cs apply to all benefits.

Job Code: GHVER2

Apply today and become a vital part of the Glenholme family at Vera James House!