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Maintenance Assistant

KYN Bickley

Bromley

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

KYN Bickley is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to ensure a well-maintained environment for residents in a brand-new care home. This full-time role involves supporting the Maintenance Engineer, performing routine tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and comfort for residents and their families.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Complimentary meals and snacks

Bespoke company induction and training

Custom-made uniforms

Annual discretionary bonus

Employee assistance programme

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

Experience in a similar role is required.
Basic health and safety qualifications are preferred.
Ability to maintain high standards of safety and comfort.

Responsibilities

Support the Maintenance Engineer in maintaining a safe environment.
Carry out daily maintenance tasks in the care home.
Assist with health and safety compliance checks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Basic health and safety qualifications

View more categories View less categories Job Type Facilities ,Maintenance and Security Sector Care ,Healthcare Contract Type Full Time

Between £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, 40 hours per week

KYN BICKLEY, Bickley Park Rd, Bromley BR1 2AZ

About KYN

KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on offering an elevated approach to care: Individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of our residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices.

Our first home, KYN BICKLEY, opened in February 2023. KYN BICKLEY is an 86-bedroom home offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining; and inviting outdoor terraces overlooking landscaped gardens bordered by woodland. We have a further three care homes in development in London.

About the opportunity:

As a Maintenance Assistant you will be responsible for:

To support the Maintenance Engineer in creating a safe and well-presented environment whilst consistently delivering an exceptional experience for our residents and their families
Undertake daily tasks so the functional upkeep of the care home, bedrooms, communal areas involving indoor and outdoor are well maintained and kept to the KYN standard.
Support the Maintenance Engineer in health and safety, compliance checks and risk assessments.
To undertake routine maintenance tasks and minor general repair work as requested by the Maintenance Engineer.
Ensure that the maintenance of the garden and exteriors is to the KYN standard
To check the maintenance request book for tasks to be completed
Support the Maintenance Engineer in weekly fire alarm tests and routine checks of fire doors, security doors and window restrictors
To undertake routine checks of Wheelchairs, Reclining Chairs and Nursing Beds
Support the Maintenance Engineer in monthly visual checks of the firefighting apparatus, e.g., extinguishers and hydrants and document in line with compliance
To check water temperatures of sinks, showers, and baths monthly
To ensure water flushing is undertaken in line with risk assessments, KYN policy and national standards
To keep accurate records of any work undertaken
To clean shower heads and waste traps
Support the Maintenance Engineer in checking water hardness and water temperatures within the boiler room and keep accurate records
To keep the water softener topped up with salt
To fit shelves and picture hooks in residents’ rooms as requested
To assist staff with moving furniture as requested
To ensure a supply of matched paint and undertake redecoration and repair works to the interior and exterior of the building
To change light bulbs and clean shades as required
To ensure that the grounds and car park are free from litter
To ensure external bin areas are kept clean and tidy
To support the Life Enriching Activity Lead/Life Enriching Activity Co-ordinators in the implementation of a whole home approach to the provision of meaningful occupation for all residents, taking a proactive attitude towards the engagement of all residents at all times
To be flexible to work in several KYN Homes, supporting other maintenance personnel and covering holiday periods
To be able to carry out the physical demands of the job safely
To adhere to KYN’s policies and procedures

About you:

Experience in a similar role
A professional, who understands the importance of maintaining high standards – working to statutory requirements and compliance to ensure our residents enjoy a safe and comfortable environment
A friendly and approachable team player with the ability to troubleshoot when necessary
Have basic health and safety qualifications or working knowledge
You will be a compassionate, empathetic, kind, and caring individual
You will have strong communication and influencing skills, an approachable manner, and an eye for detail.
You will be passionate and can drive standards that not only meet but exceed expectations and elevate the lives of our residents.
You will be trustworthy, caring, adaptable, friendly, and patient and continuingly striving for excellence.

Our commitment to you:

Competitive salary and benefits
33 days annual leave including bank holidays
Complimentary meals, hot drinks, and snacks throughout your shift
Bespoke company induction and on-going training programmes at all levels
Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology
Custom-made uniforms provided
Annual bonus (discretionary and scheme rules apply)
Employee assistance programme and other attractive wellbeing benefits
Company contributory pension scheme

KYN is an equal opportunities employer.

To be considered for this role you will have to provide proof of right to work in the UK and consent to an enhanced DBS check.

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