Maintenance Officer

Harbour Healthcare Limited

Crewe

On-site

GBP 14,000 - 21,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on shopping

Flex Earn

Free counselling

Staff recognition

Employee of the month voucher

Training and career progression

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Eye test discounts

Cashback card

Wellbeing portal

Free meditation series

Free wellbeing podcasts

Free mental health support

Free workout plans

Free digital gym classes

On-site parking

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare Limited in Crewe is recruiting a Maintenance Officer to work 3 days a week at Bentley Manor Care Home. You will carry out day-to-day maintenance on the fabric of the building, services and grounds to keep the Care Centre safe and functional.

You may be on call for emergencies. The role requires general maintenance skills (electrical, plumbing, joinery), good communication, a clean driving licence, and a willingness to train on Health & Safety and EHO issues.

Qualifications

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)

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.
Ensure the maintenance of the Care Centre's exterior, including keeping sheds/outbuildings and waste areas clean and tidy.
Carry out patching up or touching up of decoration to maintain the standard of the Care Centre.
Test the fire alarm system weekly and log results; check call points, fire exits and emergency lights.
Test and record water temperatures and ventilation units; replace defective bulbs/diffusers.
Maintain a Maintenance Book for recording defects and repairs.
Assist/supervise deliveries to the Care Centre and monitor delivered goods.
Liaise with Home Manager regarding maintenance work; participate in staff and client meetings.
Attend mandatory training days/courses and maintain professional knowledge.
Promote safe working practices and ensure health & safety compliance.

Skills

General maintenance knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Driving licence

Use of a car

Health & Safety training

Police check

Job description

Maintenance Officer

3 days a week

£12.71per hr

Bentley Manor Care Home -Sherbourne Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 4LB

Harbour Healthcare are recruiting for a Maintenance Officer in Crewe.Your role will includeensuringall legal documents are completed,to carry out day to day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds in order to ensure that the Care Centre is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order. You will also be required to be on call but 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:

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.

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