Maintenance Assistant

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to ensure the Care Centre is safe and functional. Responsibilities include general maintenance tasks, documentation, and compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in minor maintenance and possess good communication skills. This full-time role offers various benefits including discounts, wage access, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and entertainment

Flex Earn – earned wage access

FREE face-to-face counselling

Staff recognition award ceremonies

Opportunities for training and career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in minor electrical, plumbing, joinery work.
• Ability to maintain high standards in cleaning and maintenance.
• Willingness to comply with Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Complete legal documentation for maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness of sheds and waste storage.
• Clear snow and grit accessible paths.
• Test fire alarm systems weekly.

Skills

General maintenance knowledge / experience

Good communication skills

Confident team player

Clean driving licence

Willingness to receive training

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Pay: £12.37 per hr
Full time
Location: St Catherines Care Home - Bolton - BL6 5QU

Harbour Healthcare are recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant in Bolton. Your role will include ensuring all legal documents are completed, carrying out day-to-day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds to keep the Care Centre safe, efficient and functional. You will also be on call only for emergencies.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• General maintenance knowledge / experience e.g. minor electrical, plumbing, joinery work etc.
• Good communication skills
• Confident team player
• Clean driving licence
• Use of a car or similar vehicle
• Willingness to receive training on current Health & Safety / EHO issues
• Satisfactory Police check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)

Desired:

• Understanding of central heating systems, laundry equipment and hot & cold water systems
• Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

General Maintenance:

Ensure all legal documentation is completed on time. Report and action any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture / equipment and any other potential hazards to the Home Manager, who will advise accordingly.

• Keep any sheds, outbuildings and areas in which waste is stored in a clean and tidy condition.
• Clear snow and grit the drive, paths and any areas to which Clients, Visitors or Staff Members have access.
• Ensure all external gardens, flower beds, & hanging baskets etc are maintained to a high standard.
• Clean all signs / lighting outside the Care Centre.

Carry out patching or touching up of decoration as required to maintain the Care Centre’s standard. Test the fire alarm system, log results weekly. Check call points, fire exits, door retaining devices and fire emergency lights as specified in company procedures. Maintain ventilation units and lights, replace defective light bulbs / diffusers. Test all portable appliances. Record water temperatures as specified. Maintain a “Maintenance Book” where defects are recorded and use it to effect repairs/replacements daily. Assist/supervise deliveries to the Care Centre and monitor goods closely.

Communication:

Liaise with the Home Manager, or delegated staff member, regarding maintenance work to be carried out. Participate in staff and client meetings as required.

Training & Development:

Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as required. Maintain professional knowledge and competence.

Health & Safety:

Use and store paints and varnishes only as per manufacturers’ instructions. Ensure areas where painting/varnishing occurs are well ventilated and safe. Report immediately any illness of an infectious nature or accident to the Home Manager or Person in Charge. Implement the Care Centre’s Health and Safety policy, emergency and fire procedures. Promote safe working practice throughout the Centre.

Tangible Benefits for working for Harbour:

• Discounts on shopping, fashion, days out, travel, entertainment and lots more
• Flex Earn – earned wage access
• FREE face‑to‑face counselling for you and your family
• Staff recognition award ceremonies
• £30 voucher available every month for the nominated ‘Employee of the month’
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Blue Light Card – up to 50% discount across hundreds of retailers
• Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
• Cashback card – save up to £500 annually, usable at over 80 big brands
• Wellbeing portal access: FREE meditation series, wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events, mental health support programmes, workout plans, live digital gym classes, mindset and wellbeing series
• Seasonal company events, competitions and incentives
• On‑site parking