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Maintenance Manager - Maplewood Court-Maintenance

Oakland Care

Maidstone

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GBP 36,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking a dynamic Maintenance Manager to ensure high standards in maintenance and repairs within their beautiful home environment. This full-time role requires strong organizational skills and a commitment to health and safety, with excellent benefits including staff rewards and meals.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Increased annual leave for long service

Cycle to Work scheme

Extra day off for milestone birthdays

Enhanced sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition and appreciation initiatives

Long service awards

Qualifications

Experience as a multi-skilled all-rounder.
Knowledge of CQC requirements and current regulations.
A clean driving license is required.

Responsibilities

Ensure all maintenance services meet the service specifications.
Manage contractor projects and maintain the Home’s internal environment.
Regularly test fire alarm systems and ensure safe storage of maintenance equipment.

Skills

General maintenance knowledge

Time management

Flexibility

Team management

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Are you a dynamic and skilled Maintenance Manager looking for your next challenge? We are currently seeking a dedicated individual to join our team and ensure all maintenance services are delivered to the highest standard. From managing contractor projects to completing basic repairs, this role is diverse and rewarding. If you have a keen eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for maintaining beautiful environments, we want to hear from you! Apply now and let your talents shine in our luxurious Care Home setting.

We offer some excellent rewards & benefits including:

One free meal per shift for all team members.
Increased annual leave entitlement for team members with over 3 years of service, including extra days off.
Cycle to Work scheme – save on commuting costs and improve your health.
Milestone birthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate that special birthday.
Company sick pay, which exceeds statutory entitlement (subject to length of service).
Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
Long service awards.

And much more…

Location: Maplewood Court, Northumberland Rd, Maidstone ME15 7TA

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £36,000 per annum

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Shift: Days

What you need to succeed:

Experience as a multi-skilled all-rounder with general maintenance knowledge, including minor electrical, plumbing, joinery, and painting work.
Knowledge of CQC requirements regarding H&S.
Understanding of current Health and Safety, EHO regulations, COSHH, and Fire Regulations.
A clean driving license.
Understanding of central heating systems and hot and cold-water systems.
Professionalism and ability to maintain high confidentiality.
Self-motivated and flexible.
Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Flexibility to meet the needs of the service.
Ability to manage a small team.

What you will be doing:

Ensure all maintenance services meet the service specifications.
Manage contractor projects in line with company procedures.
Maintain the Home’s internal environment through basic repairs and redecoration.
Maintain the external environment, including outbuildings and gardens.
Test all required equipment and keep a log of work carried out.
Orient new and existing staff to the building and Fire Safety procedures.
Regularly test fire alarm systems and support fire evacuation drills.
Manage the safe storage of maintenance equipment and products.
Test, monitor, and record temperatures of domestic hot and cold water, and perform legionella checks as required.
Check and record all portable electrical appliances brought into the Care Home by residents.
Ensure all equipment is maintained according to guidelines.

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