Maintenance Officer

Jane Lewis Health & Social Care; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare recruiter is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Officer for a 3-month temporary position in Ashford. This role involves ensuring compliance with maintenance standards, performing minor repairs, and providing essential support to service users. The ideal candidate will possess strong maintenance skills, a clean driving license, and the ability to work independently while adhering to health and safety regulations. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a supportive team dedicated to high-quality care for vulnerable individuals.

Benefits

24/7 support from branch team

Opportunity for further development

DBS fee covered

Weekly pay

GBP500 Refer a Nurse bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar maintenance/caretaking role.
• Ability to work with clients who have epilepsy and severe learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance PPM checks and general maintenance services.
• Undertake minor repairs and grounds maintenance as required.

Skills

General maintenance skills

Electrical repair

Plumbing repair

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Maintenance officer - 3 month temporary position

Pay rate: From GBP13.68 an hour, weekly pay

Reference: HCA/Ashford/1

We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Officer to join our caring and supportive team in Ashford!

What you'll be working:

• 3 months temporary position

As a Maintenance Officer, your duties will include:

• Compliance PPM checks.
• Provide a general maintenance service and identify/ rectify building defects, including carrying out maintenance work in Units, as required, e.g. changing washers, decorating, putting up shelves.
• Undertake minor electrical and plumbing repair work.
• Undertake grounds maintenance work as required.
• Be responsible for the transportation and escorting of our service users.
• Work closely with the managers, ensuring that service users are transported to all timetabled events, including activities, therapies and hospital appointments.
• General weekly maintenance of company vehicle.
• To work at varying locations if required
• To perform ad hoc duties when required, e.g. collecting and returning items to head office

As a Maintenance Officer we can offer you:

• Pay rates starting from GBP13.68 per hour, holiday pay inclusive
• 24/7 support from our branch team
• Opportunity for further development, including access to NVQ s
• Your DBS fee covered
• Weekly Pay
• GBP500 Refer a Nurse bonus

As a Maintenance Officer, you must:

• Previous experience in a similar maintenance/caretaking role.
• Hold a full and clean current driving license
• Experience in a general maintenance role, including carrying out minor building repairs
• Ability to work with clients who have epilepsy and severe learning disability
• Awareness of all Health and Safety regulations
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Organisational, time management and planning skills
• Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Established in 1987, Jane Lewis is a leading healthcare recruiter in the UK that puts people first. We are currently recruiting for this postion on behalf of our client, based in Ashford! they are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to vulnerable individuals.

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!