Care Home Facilities & Maintenance Pro

Oakland Care; Hatching Green; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays

Sick pay above statutory

Refer a Friend scheme

Recognition programs

Long service awards

Health cash plan

Death in Service Benefit

Job summary

Oakland Care in Harpenden is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to keep our luxury home running smoothly. You'll carry out routine maintenance, repairs, and decorating throughout the home, and ensure health and safety standards are met.

The role offers 40 hours per week, dayshift, at £13.20 per hour, with rewards including free meals, enhanced holiday entitlement, and a range of staff benefits. Previous maintenance or facilities experience is preferred, and you will work both independently and as

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar maintenance, caretaking or facilities role.
• Possess good practical skills across a range of maintenance duties.
• Understand Health and Safety requirements within a workplace setting.
• Is proactive, organised and able to work independently as well as being a team player.
• Excellent communication skills and enjoys working with older people.
• Takes pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance, repairs and decorating throughout the home.
• Complete regular checks in line with Oakland Care's Health and Safety, Emergency and Fire policies and procedures.
• Monitor and maintain equipment, fixtures and fittings.
• Make sure gardens, grounds and outdoor areas are safe and well-preserved.
• Assist with planned maintenance programmes and contractor visits.
• Perform basic plumbing, painting, carpentry and general maintenance tasks.
• Support with keeping accurate maintenance and safety records.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Health and safety awareness

Team player

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Job description

Oakland Care in Harpenden is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to keep our luxury home running smoothly. You'll carry out routine maintenance, repairs, and decorating throughout the home, and ensure health and safety standards are met.

The role offers 40 hours per week, dayshift, at £13.20 per hour, with rewards including free meals, enhanced holiday entitlement, and a range of staff benefits. Previous maintenance or facilities experience is preferred, and you will work both independently and as