Maintenance Assistant

Oakland Care

Hatching Green

Hybrid

GBP 26,000 - 29,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays

Sick pay above statutory

Refer a Friend scheme

Recognition programs

Long service awards

Health cash plan

Death in Service Benefit

Job summary

Oakland Care in Harpenden is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to keep our luxury home running smoothly. You'll carry out routine maintenance, repairs, and decorating throughout the home, and ensure health and safety standards are met.

The role offers 40 hours per week, dayshift, at £13.20 per hour, with rewards including free meals, enhanced holiday entitlement, and a range of staff benefits. Previous maintenance or facilities experience is preferred, and you will work both independently and as

Qualifications

Previous experience in a similar maintenance, caretaking or facilities role.
Possess good practical skills across a range of maintenance duties.
Understand Health and Safety requirements within a workplace setting.
Is proactive, organised and able to work independently as well as being a team player.
Excellent communication skills and enjoys working with older people.
Takes pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.
Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

Carry out routine maintenance, repairs and decorating throughout the home.
Complete regular checks in line with Oakland Care's Health and Safety, Emergency and Fire policies and procedures.
Monitor and maintain equipment, fixtures and fittings.
Make sure gardens, grounds and outdoor areas are safe and well-preserved.
Assist with planned maintenance programmes and contractor visits.
Perform basic plumbing, painting, carpentry and general maintenance tasks.
Support with keeping accurate maintenance and safety records.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Health and safety awareness

Team player

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Job description

Are you a maintenance whiz with an eye for detail and a passion for keeping things running smoothly? We're looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join our team! From day-to-day upkeep of the building and grounds to ensuring top-notch health and safety standards, your role will be vital in maintaining our luxury property. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same,

We offersome excellent rewards and benefits including:

We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
EnhancedBank Holiday pay.
Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
Cycle to Work scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
Milestone Birthdays - get EXTRA time off to celebratethat special birthday.
Company sickpay which is over and above the statutory entitlement (subjectto length of service).
Refer a FriendScheme for successfulreferrals- for all permanentroles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
Long service awards.
Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).

And much more……….

Location: Harpenden Springs, 22-24 Grove Road, Harpenden AL5 1PX

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £13.20 per hour

Contract: Full-time

Shift: Days

We are an award-winning Care Home provider who deliver high quality, kind and compassionate care. For our residents, joining one of our Homes is like joining our family - and we make that no different for our new colleagues. If you have experience in maintenance or a similar job role and have a proactive approach to work then this could be the role for you!

What will you be doing:

Carry out routine maintenance, repairs and decorating throughout the home.
Complete regular checks in line with Oakland Care's Health and Safety, Emergency and Fire policies and procedures.
Monitor and maintain equipment, fixtures and fittings.
Make sure gardens, grounds and outdoor areas are safe and well-preserved.
Assist with planned maintenance programmes and contractor visits.
Perform basic plumbing, painting, carpentry and general maintenance tasks.
Support with keeping accurate maintenance and safety records.

What you need to succeed:

Previous experience in a similar maintenance, caretaking or facilities role.

Possess good practical skills across a range of maintenance duties.
Understand Health and Safety requirements within a workplace setting.
Is proactive, organised and able to work independently as well as being a team player.
Excellent communication skills and enjoys working with older people.
Takes pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.
Ability to remain calm under pressure.

“Our mission”is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our family.