Care Home Maintenance Operative (Full/Part Time, On-Call)

NHS Jobs; Kirkstall; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Maintenance Operative for Aire View Care Home in Leeds. You'll maintain the building and grounds, perform routine tasks, and support residents with room setup while upholding our caring values.

The role includes basic repairs across electrical, plumbing, joinery, and decorating, with flexibility to cover various responsibilities. DBS check cost is covered by Avery Healthcare; eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in a general maintenance or handy person role.
• Full driving licence is required.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance tasks and basic repairs including electrical, plumbing, joinery and building tasks inside and outside the Home.
• Assist new residents to arrange their rooms as they wish.
• Ensure routine re-decoration to maintain home standards.
• Advise on supply and quality of items used for tasks and manage replacement orders.
• Provide out-of-hours emergency service and participate in on-call rota.

Skills

General maintenance

Handy person

Driving licence

Education

Professional trade qualification

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Maintenance Operative for Aire View Care Home in Leeds. You'll maintain the building and grounds, perform routine tasks, and support residents with room setup while upholding our caring values.

The role includes basic repairs across electrical, plumbing, joinery, and decorating, with flexibility to cover various responsibilities. DBS check cost is covered by Avery Healthcare; eligibility to work in the UK is required.