Maintenance Technician - Wain House, Westgate-on-Sea

Maintenance Technician – Wain House, Westgate-on-Sea

Be Part of Something Special – Join the Opening Team at East Kent’s Newest Premium Care Home!
Maintenance Technician | Wain House, Westgate-on-Sea | Opening January 2026
Avante Care & Support

Are you ready to help launch a care home that sets new standards in comfort, safety, and dignity?

Avante Care & Support is proud to announce Wain House, our brand-new, purpose-built care home in Westgate-on-Sea, opening January 2026. Designed to deliver outstanding residential and dementia care, Wain House will be a warm and welcoming place for residents, families, and staff alike.

We’re now recruiting a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our founding team — someone who takes pride in their work and wants to make a genuine impact.

About the Role:

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and visual appeal of the home — from keeping the buildings and grounds in top condition to ensuring health and safety standards are met at all times.

• Carry out day-to-day repairs, caretaking, and redecoration
• Maintain the fabric of the building and outdoor areas
• Work closely with the Home Manager to prioritise tasks
• Occasionally support other Avante locations in Kent and South East London
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Quality Standards

What We’re Looking For:

• Solid experience in general maintenance and repair work (multi-trade background preferred)
• Comfortable using IT and digital maintenance tools
• Friendly, respectful, and sensitive to working around residents with varying needs
• Team player with a flexible, can-do approach
• Full, clean manual driving licence
• Good knowledge of building methods, materials, and property maintenance

What We Offer:

• Flexible working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends
• A chance to help shape and launch a new, state-of-the-art care home
• Exclusive discounts at 800+ high-street retailers
• Ongoing training & career progression opportunities
• 24/7 access to GP and counselling services
• Employee recognition awards & Life Assurance

Why Avante?

We’re a respected, not-for-profit organisation with a long-standing commitment to quality care. Joining Avante means becoming part of a community that values integrity, teamwork, and the real difference you can make in people’s lives.

Ready to build something amazing?
Be part of a brand-new beginning at Wain House — where your skills and dedication will help create a safe, beautiful, and caring environment for our future residents.

Apply now and take the next step in a meaningful career.

Please note: All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Thank you for your interest in Avante Care & Support — let’s build something extraordinary together.

Maintenance Technician – Wain House, Westgate-on-Sea

• Frequency Hourly
• Job Reference avantecare/TP/108/452
• Contract Type Full Time
• Closing Date 28 August, 2025
• Job Category Maintenance
• Service/ Department Property & Development

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