Maintenance Officer

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; Consett; Presencial; GBP 16.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Harbour Healthcare Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Officer in the Consett area. The role is full-time, permanent, with a fixed hourly rate of £13.78. You will maintain the Care Centre’s interior and exterior, attend to safety systems, and assist with deliveries.

The position requires a clean driving licence, a Police check/POVA where applicable, and willingness to train on Health & Safety issues. You will report to the Home Manager and participate in meetings, with opportunities for training and

Formación

• General maintenance knowledge including minor electrical, plumbing or joinery work.
• Willingness to receive training on Health & Safety / EHO issues.
• Understand central heating, laundry equipment and hot/cold water systems.
• Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations; good communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure all required legal documentation is completed on time.
• Report defects to appliances, damaged furniture and hazards to the Home Manager.
• Maintain exterior areas, gardens, sheds, drive and waste areas.
• Test fire alarm system weekly and record results; check exits and call points.
• Test portable appliances and water temperatures as per procedures.
• Maintain a Maintenance Book and oversee deliveries to the Care Centre.
• Liaise with Home Manager about maintenance work; attend meetings as required.
• Attend mandatory training days and keep professional knowledge up to date.

Conocimientos

General maintenance

Team player

Driving licence

H&S training ready

POVA/Police check

Central heating systems

Laundry equipment

Health & safety regs

Good communication

Descripción del empleo

Maintenance Officer

Company: Harbour Healthcare Ltd
Salary: £13.78 to £13.78 an hour
Hours: Full-time
Location: DH8 7NJ
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 7 Oct 2026
Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• General maintenance knowledge / experience e.g. minor electrical, plumbing, joinery work etc.
• Confident team player
• 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)
• Understanding of central heating systems, laundry equipment and hot & cold water systems
• Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations
• Good communication skills
• Clean driving licence

Desired:

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

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

General Maintenance:

EnsureALLLegal 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.

Ensure the maintenance of the Care Centre's exterior, including:

• 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 any patching up or touching up of decoration as and when required in order to maintain the standard of Care Centre.

Test the fire alarm system, and log results, weekly. Check call points, fire exits, door retaining devices and fire emergency lights, as specified in Company procedures.

Ensure all ventilation units and lights are kept clean. Replace any defective light bulbs / diffusers.

Test all portable appliances as specified in Company procedures.

Test, and record, water temperatures as specified in Company procedures.

Maintain a "Maintenance Book" in which defects are recorded by Staff Members. Use this book to effect repairs/replacements daily.

Assist/supervise with deliveries to the Care Centre. Monitor delivered goods closely.

Communication:

Liaise with 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 and when required.

Maintain professional knowledge and competence.

Health & Safety:

Ensure that paints and varnishes are used and stored only in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.

Ensure areas in which any painting / varnishing work is being done is well ventilated and safe for Clients, Visitors and Staff Members.

Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.

Understand and ensure the implementation of the Care Centre's Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.

Promote safe working practice in the Care Centre.

What are the 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!

£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 100's of retailers

Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses

Cashback card - save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands

FREE meditationseries

FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events

FREE mental health support programmes

FREE workout plans

FREE Live digital gym classes

FREE mindset and wellbeing series

Seasonal Company events, competitions and incentives

On-site parking

Staff recognition award ceremonies

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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