Maintenance

Akari Care; North East; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave

Flexible working patterns

Fully funded training and development

Job summary

Akari Care is seeking a Maintenance Operative to support our elderly residents in a caring, respectful home environment. You will handle hands-on maintenance tasks, decorating, grounds work, building repairs and general upkeep to ensure safety and comfort for residents.

We value a flexible, solution-driven attitude, the ability to work under pressure, and a warm, engaging manner. Training and development opportunities are provided within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within similar environment.
• Solid maintenance experience including building, DIY, cleaning and housekeeping.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• General knowledge of plumbing and joinery.
• All-round maintenance mindset with solution-based approach.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining positive attitude.
• Warm, approachable and engaging persona.
• Respect for others and inclusive attitude.
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of residents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the home environment, both inside and around the building.
• Carry out internal decoration, grounds maintenance, safety tasks and general repairs.
• Manage supplies and utilities, ensuring high maintenance standards.
• Assess areas of the home regularly and provide dedicated attention when required.
• Share knowledge with colleagues to uphold uniform high standards.

Skills

Maintenance experience

DIY

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing

Joinery

Flexible/adaptable

Pressure management

Warm/engaging persona

Respect for others

Resilience

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:

• A competitive salary

• 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)

• Flexible working patterns

• 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.

Akari Care is proudly working towards achieving Veteran Friendly Framework status across all of our homes, demonstrating our commitment to supporting those who have served. We warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community and value the skills, experience, and dedication that they bring to our teams.