Maintenance

Nazareth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS disclosure paid

Training and development

Employee assistance programme

Blue Light Card discount

National Living Wage for 18-22

Job summary

Nazareth is seeking a Maintenance Person for our care home to uphold high standards of maintenance and keep Health and Safety at the forefront of daily operations.

You will ensure internal and external environments meet safety standards, coordinate with external contractors, and maintain clear records for inspections while contributing to the home’s smooth operation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
• Experience with audits and record-keeping in a care home or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of household maintenance and Health and Safety.
• Maintain high standards of maintenance and health and safety for the environment internally and externally.
• Coordinate maintenance and health and safety works carried out by external contractors.
• Conduct audits on the Environment, Health & Safety and the maintenance log, maintaining comprehensive records for inspection.
• Responsible for the maintenance budget in accordance with budgetary requirements.
• Prepare reports for the General Manager detailing incidents and relevant facts.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably requested by the General Manager to ensure smooth running of the Home.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Budget management

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

We have an opportunity for a Maintenance person at our care home. The purpose of the role is to achieve high standards of maintenance and health and safety management for the care home.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of household maintenance and Health and Safety.
• To maintain high standards of maintenance and health and safety for the environment internally and externally.
• To co-ordinate where appropriate maintenance and health and safety works carried out by external contractors.
• To conduct Audits on the Environment, Health & Safety and the maintenance log, whilst maintaining comprehensive records for Inspection.
• To be responsible for the maintenance budget in accordance with the budgetary requirements.
• To prepare reports for the General Manager as requested, giving details of any incidents, accidents and other relevant facts.
• To undertake other duties that may be reasonably requested by the General Manager in order to continue the smooth running of the Home.

All post offered are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

About You

We are looking for someone with understanding and knowledge of a wide range of traditional building trades. You will have knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling and COSHH. You’ll carry out audits and make sure records are kept up-to-date. The ideal person will be friendly and approachable and understand the importance of keeping high standards in and around the home, ensuring our residents have a safe, pleasant, and comfortable home. It is important you have the ability to prioritise tasks, have a flexible approach and good time management skills. Excellent communications skills both written and verbal are essential. Experience as a Maintenance Person in a care home environment would be desirable but not essential.

Working for Us

We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• We will pay for your DBS / PVG disclosure certificate
• Induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.
• Access to Blue Light Card -discount service providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
• Aged 18-22 – we pay at least National Living Wage rate