Maintenance

Akari-Care; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 3%

Uniform

DBS paid

28 days leave

Training & development

Personal development

Career growth

Community environment

Job summary

Akari Care in the United Kingdom is seeking a Maintenance Operative who is dedicated to maintaining safe, comfortable environments for our elderly residents. This hands-on role covers building repairs, decoration, grounds maintenance and facilities, in collaboration with the home team.

You will work closely with the Home Manager to keep the home well maintained, provide practical solutions, and support a compassionate, respectful living environment that promotes dignity and security for

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar care home environment.
• Solid maintenance skills across building, DIY, cleaning.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Understanding of plumbing and joinery.
• Proactive, solution-focused approach to repairs.
• Flexible, adaptable to short-notice changes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance of the home.
• Support improvements to living environments for residents.
• Coordinate with the home Manager and maintenance team.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness and regulatory compliance.
• Respond promptly to repair requests.

Skills

Maintenance experience

DIY & building

ME knowledge

Plumbing & joinery

Solution-based mindset

Adaptable

Work under pressure

People skills

Job description

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek a Maintenance Operative who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Whilst this position is a very hands-on, practical role, it is hugely important to us that you be mindful of and conscientious to individual needs and backgrounds. As part of our home team, you will play a vital role in engaging with, supporting, and improving the quality of lives for our residents. You will carry out your tasks in a way that also promotes an approachable and respectful relationship with our residents to enable them to live a fulfilled and comfortable life with a sense of security, dignity, and self-respect.

Working in collaboration and unison with the home Manager and the wider maintenance team you will be responsible for ensuring that high standards are continually met with regards to maintenance in and around the home. This will include but is not limited to internal decoration; grounds maintenance and safety; building repairs; supplies; and utilities. Each day will present you with challenges which must be unreservedly embraced whilst being respectful and supportive of individual and differing needs of both residents and colleagues. You will continually assess all areas of the home and provide dedicated attention if / when required. Systematically ensuring that the home is well maintained alongside imparting your knowledge to all other colleagues to ensure they adhere to the same high standards.

By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

• Experience of working within similar environment
• Solid maintenance experience, building, DIY, cleaning, and housekeeping
• Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• General knowledge of plumbing and joinery
• An all-round attitude to maintenance and repairs, with an innovative solution-based approach
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

What is in it for you:

• Pension contribution of 3%
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.
• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
• Fully funded training and development
• Support with personal development plans.
• The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally.
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.

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