Care Home Facilities Technician

Bupa UK; Wincanton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa UK is seeking a Maintenance Operative for The Bridles Care Home in Wincanton. You will keep the building and equipment in excellent working order, perform safety checks and carry out planned maintenance in line with Bupa procedures.

The role is full-time, permanent, 40 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern, based on site at the care home. Applicants should have a background in building services and a relevant qualification, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• A good understanding of building services including heating, hot and cold-water distribution, ventilation, electrical distribution and plumbing.
• Experience with planned maintenance systems and record keeping.
• Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements and compliance.
• Full driving licence.
• Building/electrical/plumbing qualification (City & Guilds, BTEC, ONC, HNC) or a minimum of 3 years hands on experience in property maintenance and general repairs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that 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 regular 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.

Skills

Building services

Heating

Ventilation

Electrical distribution

Plumbing

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Driving licence

Education

City & Guilds

BTEC

ONC

HNC

Job description

Bupa UK is seeking a Maintenance Operative for The Bridles Care Home in Wincanton. You will keep the building and equipment in excellent working order, perform safety checks and carry out planned maintenance in line with Bupa procedures.

The role is full-time, permanent, 40 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern, based on site at the care home. Applicants should have a background in building services and a relevant qualification, or equivalent hands-on experience.