Handyperson - Standard

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Princes Risborough is seeking a Maintenance Operative to ensure the upkeep of their care homes. Responsibilities include maintaining heating and lighting systems, and ensuring the overall fabric of the buildings is well-kept. The ideal candidate will have experience in maintenance, be comfortable in an elderly care setting, and possess strong practical and communication skills. This role offers benefits such as 28 days holiday, a pension, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar maintenance role.
• Comfortable in an elderly care setting.
• Confident working on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Maintain heating and lighting systems.
• Ensure overall fabric of the building is maintained.
• Perform regular checks on boiler and water systems.
• Complete all relevant health and safety checks.

Skills

Practical maintenance skills

Communication skills

Ability to relate to residents

Education

Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Facilities Services

Job description

Maintenance Operative

Location: Berryfield Rd, Princes Risborough HP27 0HE

Pay rate: £26,875 per annum

Contracted Hours: 37 hours a week – 8:00/8:30 – 4pm/4:30pm

About the Role

Our property estate is a mixture of sizes, ages and services. As we modernise our portfolio of homes, we are refurbishing some with others being brand new, contemporary care homes. With this investment into our property, we need more people with the right mix of skills and passion to ensure that our homes are kept well maintained and safe. As the Handy Person you’ll take pride in the home that you maintain, including the surrounding gardens. You’ll soon get to know our residents and their families and will let them get involved in helping you to maintain their home.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of heating and lighting systems.
• Overall fabric of the building.
• Regular checks on boiler and water systems.
• Completing all relevant health and safety checks.

And in Return – Benefits

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1,000 for every recommendation who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

About You

You’ll have experience in a similar maintenance role with strong practical skills. You may also have a Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Facilities Services (or equivalent) but this is not essential. You’ll be comfortable in an elderly care setting, with the ability to relate to our residents in a caring and sensitive manner. Confident working on your own initiative, and with a positive attitude and good communication skills, you’ll prioritise your work schedules to meet the needs of the home and its residents and be committed to providing a well‑maintained environment for everyone who lives and works in the home.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Handy Person within our care homes, then you could be next to join us. So apply, and get your career started with us today.