Maintenance

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; Presencial; GBP 23.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

3% pension contribution

Uniform provided

DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave (full-time)

Flexible working patterns

Training and development support

Recognition and referral schemes

Career growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Akari Care is recruiting a Maintenance Operative for one of its care homes for older people. The role covers decoration, repairs, grounds, utilities and supplies across the home, working with the home manager and maintenance team to uphold high standards.

The post requires a practical, respectful approach to residents and colleagues. Experience in a similar environment and ability to work under pressure are essential.

Formación

• Experience in a similar environment
• Maintenance experience across building, DIY, cleaning and housekeeping

Responsabilidades

• Maintain high standards of maintenance in and around the home with the home manager and maintenance team
• Carry out internal decoration
• Manage grounds maintenance and safety
• Carry out building repairs
• Manage supplies and utilities
• Engage with residents to uphold dignity and security

Conocimientos

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing & Joinery

Solution-oriented

Flexibility

Communication

Descripción del empleo

Akari Care is recruiting a Maintenance Operative for one of its care homes for older people. The post is hands-on and practical, covering decoration, repairs, grounds, utilities and supplies across the home. It also asks the post-holder to engage warmly with residents and to share maintenance standards with colleagues, working alongside the home manager and wider maintenance team. Fit depends on practical building and mechanical or electrical knowledge, alongside a respectful approach to residents.

What the job involves

• Maintain high standards of maintenance in and around the home, working with the home manager and maintenance team
• Carry out internal decoration
• Manage grounds maintenance and safety
• Carry out building repairs
• Manage supplies
• Manage utilities
• Continually assess all areas of the home and give attention where needed
• Share knowledge with colleagues so they meet the same maintenance standards
• Carry out tasks in a way that engages residents and respects their individual needs and backgrounds
• Support residents' sense of security, dignity and self-respect through daily interactions

Experience

• Experience of working in a similar environment
• Solid maintenance experience across building, DIY, cleaning and housekeeping

Skills & knowledge

• Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• General knowledge of plumbing and joinery
• Innovative, solution-based approach to maintenance and repairs
• Flexible and adaptable to change at short notice
• Works well under pressure
• Warm, approachable and engaging manner

What’s offered

• Competitive salary
• 3% pension contribution
• Recognition and referral schemes
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
• 28 days annual leave on a full-time basis, including bank holidays
• Flexible working patterns
• Fully funded training and development, with support for personal development plans
• Opportunity to grow personally and professionally