Care Home Maintenance Technician (On-Call)

NHS Jobs; Braintree; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Maintenance Operative for our Braintree Mews Care Home. You will perform routine maintenance, basic repairs and decorate as needed to keep the home in top condition.

You will assist residents with room setup and ensure supplies are ordered timely to maintain high standards. Experience in general maintenance and a valid driving licence are required, along with knowledge of health and safety, COSHH, and fire safety.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general maintenance tasks and basic repairs including all electrical, plumbing joinery and building tasks both inside and outside the Home.
• Supporting new residents to arrange their room as they wish.
• Ensuring routine re-decoration is undertaken as required to maintain the standards in the home.
• Advising on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods.
• Providing out of hours emergency service, participating in the on-call rota.

Skills

General maintenance experience

Full driving licence

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

Professional qualification in a trade

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Maintenance Operative for our Braintree Mews Care Home. You will perform routine maintenance, basic repairs and decorate as needed to keep the home in top condition.

You will assist residents with room setup and ensure supplies are ordered timely to maintain high standards. Experience in general maintenance and a valid driving licence are required, along with knowledge of health and safety, COSHH, and fire safety.