Maintenance Operative

Richmond Villages; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is looking for a Maintenance Operative to join their team. The role involves ensuring health and safety compliance, performing maintenance and repairs, and supporting new initiatives. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and practical experience in property maintenance, dedication to quality, and customer service in a caring environment.

Benefits

Free access to healthcare support

Annual healthcare products allowance

Early wage access via Wagestream

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Free meals on every shift

Qualifications

• A full driving licence.
• Practical experience of planned maintenance systems.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out health and safety compliance checks.
• Complete maintenance and repair tasks to a high standard.
• Manage Care Home elements of any refurbishment programme.

Skills

Understanding of building services

Knowledge of statutory requirements

Good customer service skills

Practical ability in painting and decorating

Education

Building/electrical/plumbing qualification (City & Guilds, BTEC, ONC, HNC, etc.)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Maintenance Operative

Location: Harts House Care Home, Harts Grove, Woodford Green, IG8 0BF

Salary: £13.05 - £16.11 per hour dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent - Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Shift pattern: Monday - Friday

We make health happen

Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all health and safety and compliance checks are carried out using the provided digital systems as per the timescales directed by Bupa Standard Operating Procedures and by Bupa compliance management tools and software.
• Action and close any tasks attributed to the Maintenance Manager or home highlighted on Bupa compliance management tools and software.
• Ensure that safety and cleanliness within the care home and grounds is to the satisfaction of Environmental Health, local Fire Authority requirements, Legionella Risk Assessment requirements and Health & Safety regulations etc.
• Ensure that all necessary maintenance and repair tasks are completed to a high standard, in a timely manner and offer value for money whilst ensuring internal decoration continues to meet the organisations vision regarding first impressions.
• Ensure regular review of residents’ preferences in relation to their personal space is documented and actioned.
• Report defects, obtain quotes and manage repairs using Bupa approved contractors, complying at all times with Bupa’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• Report irreparable defects to Home Manager or Property/Maintenance Manager as appropriate.
• Manage Care Home elements of any refurbishment programme and capex programme of works ensuring minimal disruption to residents, visitors and staff.
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are maintained and safely secured at all times.
• Assist with induction of new colleagues with regard to the operation of emergency exits, fire points and evacuation procedures, keeping a record of all instructions given as required by the Home Manager, especially where the use of equipment is involved.
• Although you will be located within a home there may be a requirement to provide maintenance support to a local Care Homes within a reasonable distance (no more than 1hr from normal place of work) as and when required to provide a comprehensive regional maintenance support.

Key Skills / Qualifications

• A good understanding of building services including, heating, hot and cold-water distribution, ventilation, electrical distribution, and plumbing
• Sound understanding of building fabric and its maintenance
• Practical experience of planned maintenance systems and record keeping
• Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements and experience of compliance
• A full driving licence
• A building/electrical/plumbing qualification (City & Guilds, BTEC, ONC, HNC etc) or a minimum of 3 years hand on experience in property maintenance and general repairs where possible
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Computer literate
• Good customer service skills
• Be flexible to meet changing demands within the care home
• Practical ability and experience in painting and decorating

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

• My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
• Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
• 28 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme (in addition to statutory sick pay) to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences
• Long service rewards (ecards, extra holidays and money)
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport annual season tickets
• Range of Bupa pension plans
• Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth parents and co-parents
• Menopause Plan to support health decisions
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why Bupa

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, and we champion diversity. We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Note: This role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is not included under the UK's Points Based Immigration System for sponsorship by an employer.