Maintenance

Hartford Care Limited; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned care provider in Aldershot is looking for a Maintenance Person to ensure the home and grounds are well maintained. This role involves providing general maintenance services, working alongside a supportive team to create a nurturing environment for residents. The ideal candidate is compassionate, with strong maintenance skills and excellent communication. This position includes various benefits such as annual pay reviews and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Annual pay reviews

Access to Wagestream

Free DBS and NMC PIN Costs reimbursed

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts with Hartford Rewards

24/7 digital GP service

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee recognition scheme

Equal pay for young workers

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous training as the Legionella Responsible Person is desirable.
• Experience in a similar role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general maintenance and caretaking service.
• Ensure home and grounds are well maintained.
• Work as part of a team to create a caring atmosphere.

Skills

Compassionate and caring nature

General maintenance skills

Painting and decorating experience

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Self-initiative

Flexible approach

Full and clean driving license

Job description

As a Maintenance Person, you will be providing a general maintenance and caretaking service to ensure the home and grounds (including gardens where required) are well maintained as required, and working together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere. Whether you are redecorating a room ready for a new resident to move in, laying a new carpet, chatting to a resident as you change their light bulb, or carrying out a fire alarm check you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do.

Questions

• Do you want to make a difference to someone's life and feel a sense of purpose in an extremely rewarding role?
• Are you multi-skilled in general maintenance and enjoy ensuring that buildings and grounds are well maintained?
• Are you an efficient problem solver who can work well as part of a team as well as autonomously?
• Are you caring, warm and understanding?
• Are you spontaneous, patient, flexible and have a good sense of humour?
• Do you strongly believe in the values of Creating Communities, Caring for Each Other and Celebrating Individuality?

If your answer is yes to all these questions, why not join our Hartford Care family?

Essential

• A compassionate and caring nature
• Good level of skills and experience in carrying out general maintenance
• Robust and high-quality painting and decorating experience with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills and knowledge (including robust skills in using apps and systems on iPads and other IT equipment)
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
• Strong organisation and planning skills
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours
• Full and clean driving license

It would be desirable if you have previously been trained as the Legionella Responsible Person in your workplace. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Alongside great rates of pay as well as enhancements and paid breaks, other benefits also include:

Benefits

• Annual pay reviews
• Access to Wagestream
• Free DBS and NMC PIN Costs reimbursed for Nurses
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Hartford Rewards - access to 100's of discounts including major retail, travel and leisure companies
• 24/7 digital GP service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Hartford Hero employee recognition & reward scheme
• Young workers (18+) are paid the same as those aged 25+
• Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend and Refer a Resident Scheme
• Learning, development, apprenticeship and career development opportunities