Maintenance Officer

Pebbles Care; Cumnock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company that operates homes and schools is looking for a Maintenance Officer to ensure facilities are well-maintained. The role includes general building repairs and requires relevant trade qualifications, problem-solving skills, and effective project management. Candidates with experience in multi-trade maintenance in similar settings are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Cash-back health care plan

Blue Light Card for discounts

Paid employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Time spent in a trade with diverse multi-trade experience.
• Strong project management and planning abilities.
• Competent in IT equipment and all Microsoft packages.

Responsibilities

• Complete general building maintenance and home repairs within a cluster of homes.
• Replace bathrooms, kitchens, floors, windows and doors.
• Identify and fix plumbing/electrical issues.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Multi-trade experience

IT competence

Education

Relevant trade qualifications

Fire Door installation qualification

Health and Safety certificates

Job description

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This range is provided by Pebbles Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Do you have expertise in property maintenance and are seeking your next opportunity? Can you positively impact the lives of young individuals by providing them with safe, secure, and well-kept environments? If so, Pebbles Care would be eager to connect with you!

Pebbles Care operates fifty homes and three schools in North England and Scotland. It is essential to maintain these facilities to high standards and ensure that any repairs, renovations, or damages are addressed swiftly.

Your role

You will complete general building maintenance and home repairs within a cluster of homes. Regular maintenance projects will include but are not limited to replacing bathrooms and kitchens, laying floors, replacing windows and doors, and identifying and fixing fundamental plumbing/ electrical issues. Your role will include regular travel in our company vehicle, so a full manual driving licence is essential.

What We Can Offer You

• A salary of £30,000 to £33,000 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.
• Full-time roles are 40 hours per week and part-time 24 hours per week.
• You will receive 5.6 weeks of annual leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time contracts).
• Auto enrolment after three months into our salary sacrifice pension scheme (Scottish Widows).
• A cash-back health care plan via Medicash allows you to claim for dental and optical treatments, discounted gym memberships, 24/7 access to a GP, free access to counselling and much more.
• Blue Light Card - for store discounts.
• Access to our salary sacrifice benefits platform - Enjoy Benefits.
• Paid employee referral scheme.
  
  

Essential Skills And Experience

• Time spent in a trade with diverse multi-trade experience.
• Strong project management and planning abilities, including organisation of external contractors where required.
• Experience in a reactive setting where swift problem-solving and effective project management are essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Good understanding of the regulations and compliance requirements for children's homes and schools and the ability to articulate what work is required considering the needs of a children's home or school and the regulatory framework within which they operate.
• Competent in the use of IT equipment and all Microsoft packages.
• Previous experience in fire door maintenance and fitting.
  
  

Desirable Skills And Experience

• Prior involvement in building maintenance tasks, ideally within residential properties, care homes, or schools.
• Experienced in plumbing.
• Experience in general building maintenance.
• Experience in painting and decorating.
• Experience in joinery.
• Qualifications in minor electrical work.
  
  

Qualifications & Certificates

• Possession of relevant trade qualifications.
• Fire Door installation and repair qualification.
• Relevant Health and Safety certificates.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. All post holders are subject to background checks, including DVLA licence checks, satisfactory disclosure and barring enhanced checks (DBS/PVG).
  
  

Due to the fast-paced nature of the role, we may shortlist applicants before the closing date. Please do not hesitate to apply if you are interested.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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