Maintenance

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 3%

Annual leave 28 days

Uniform provided

DBS paid

Recognition schemes

Flexible working

Training & development

Personal development plans

Job summary

Akari Care needs a Maintenance Operative for one of its homes for older people, working hands-on with the home manager and maintenance team to keep high standards while supporting residents with warmth and respect. Experience in similar settings and knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems are key to fitting the role, along with a flexible and calm approach under pressure to meet residents' needs.

You will benefit from fully funded training, a uniform and DBS check costs paid, with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out internal decoration
• Maintain grounds and carry out safety checks outside the home
• Carry out building repairs
• Manage supplies for the home
• Maintain utilities
• Continually assess all areas of the home and give attention where needed
• Work with the home manager and maintenance team to keep high standards
• Share maintenance knowledge with colleagues so they meet the same standards
• Engage with and support residents in a respectful, approachable way that protects their dignity and security

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Joinery knowledge

Innovative problem-solving

Flexible / adaptable

Works under pressure

Resident-focused conduct

Maintenance tools

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Akari Care needs a Maintenance Operative for one of its homes for older people, working with the home manager and wider maintenance team. The role covers decoration, grounds, building repairs, supplies and utilities, and passing standards on to colleagues. It is hands-on work carried out around residents, so a considerate, approachable manner matters as much as the technical skills. Experience in a similar setting and knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems decide fit.

What the job involves

• Carry out internal decoration
• Maintain grounds and carry out safety checks outside the home
• Carry out building repairs
• Manage supplies for the home
• Maintain utilities
• Continually assess all areas of the home and give attention where needed
• Work with the home manager and maintenance team to keep high standards
• Share maintenance knowledge with colleagues so they meet the same standards
• Engage with and support residents in a respectful, approachable way that protects their dignity and security

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 without affecting those around them
• Resilient and adaptable to the differing needs of colleagues and residents

Other

• Warm, approachable and engaging manner
• Treats others with respect, as they would expect to be treated

What's offered

• Pension contribution of 3%
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, based on full-time hours
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
• Recognition and referral schemes
• Flexible working patterns
• Fully funded training and development
• Support with personal development plans
• Opportunity to grow personally and professionally