Maintenance Assistant

Retirement Villages Group Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Blagdon Retirement Village is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to ensure the well-being of residents by maintaining and enhancing the community's physical environment. In this full-time role, you will perform regular maintenance tasks and assist in various projects. We offer competitive benefits including pension schemes and volunteering days.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Birthday leave

Rewards schemes

Volunteering and wellbeing days

Qualifications

• Previous experience in maintenance or a related field is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular inspections of buildings and common areas.
• Address and resolve residents' maintenance requests promptly.
• Ensure outdoor furniture and amenities are clean and in good condition.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to use hand and power tools

Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects

Job description

Blagdon Retirement Village based in Taunton is looking for an Maintenance Assistant. This is a full time Monday to Friday role (8.30am - 4pm + on call)

As an maintenance assistant in our retirement village, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the overall well-being and satisfaction of our residents by maintaining and enhancing the physical environment of the community. Your responsibilities will include performing routine maintenance tasks, addressing residents' service requests, and assisting in various projects to create a safe, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing living space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform regular inspections of buildings, equipment, and common areas
• Ensure proper functioning of lighting, elevators and emergency systems
• Address and resolve residents' maintenance requests promptly and efficiently
• Ensure outdoor furniture and amenities are clean and in good condition
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff regarding maintenance schedules, disruptions, and planned activities
• Ensure that all open areas of the grounds, including grassed areas, beds, woodlands, boundary fences, roadways, paths, and paved areas are properly maintained to a high standard
• To report immediately any defects or faults which may compromise the safety of residents
• Undertake regular inspections and monthly checks of the Village with the Facilities Manager
• Painting and decorating
• Responsible for treating roads and pathways with salt/grit when necessary during winter months
• Ensure the structure, fixtures, fittings, and equipment of the Village are properly maintained
  
  
  

What we are looking for?

• Previous experience in maintenance or a related field is preferred
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Physical ability to lift, carry, and move heavy objects
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and challenges
  
  

In return we offer a number of benefits including, Pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, birthday leave, rewards schemes, volunteering and wellbeing days and much more!