Bank Caretaker & Maintenance Operative

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL; Bath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Bath is seeking a Casual/Bank Caretaker & Maintenance Operative to oversee routine maintenance across residential services. Responsibilities include minor repairs, security checks, and maintaining the grounds. A clean driving license is essential for site travel. The role demands the ability to work unsupervised and maintain a good standard of record keeping.

Qualifications

• Clean and valid driving licence to travel between sites.
• Good standard of record keeping.
• Ability to carry out minor repairs and general maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance across multiple residential sites.
• Conduct checks for security and emergency lighting tests.
• Document water temperature tests.

Skills

Minor repairs

Basic plumbing

Decorating

Record keeping

Ability to work unsupervised

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Casual/Bank Caretaker & Maintenance Operative to support staff across our Residential Services. This role will involve work across all three of our sites:

• Charlton House Nursing Home, Keynsham.
• Cleeve Court Residential Home, Twerton, Bath.
• Combe Lea, Midsomer Norton.

You will be provided with a works vehicle, and it is essential that you have a clean and valid driving licence so that you can travel between the sites. In this role, you will be responsible for providing routine maintenance, including basic plumbing and decorating. You will also be tasked with ensuring security is maintained and scheduled checks are conducted throughout the home. A knowledge of repairs and a good standard of record keeping is essential. Must have the ability to carry out minor repairs and general maintenance, including but not limited to basic plumbing and decorating and be able to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance, e.g. testing the emergency lighting
• Weekly fire drill test
• Changing light bulbs around the care home
• Checking the care home is secure
• Testing the water temperatures and documenting them
• Repairing broken locks/ toilet seats
• Painting empty rooms
• Garden maintenance and upkeep of grounds - e.g., flower beds and lawns

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Clean and valid driving licence to travel between sites
• Ability to carry out minor repairs and general maintenance (e.g., basic plumbing and decorating)
• Good standard of record keeping
• Ability to work unsupervised

About Bath and North East Somerset Council (EEO/Inclusion)

Bath and North East Somerset Council is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Applications from candidates from a wide range of backgrounds are welcomed. The Council is an equal opportunities employer and supports flexible working arrangements where possible.