Maintenance Officer

Harbour Healthcare

Harrogate

On-site

GBP 37,250,304 - 44,083,200

Full time

14 days+

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Eye test discount

On-site parking

Training and career progression

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare is seeking a Maintenance Assistant in Harrogate. The role focuses on daily maintenance of the Care Centre, ensuring safety, and handling external and internal upkeep. You will be on-call for emergencies and help with deliveries, reporting defects to the Home Manager.

The position runs full-time, involves on-site work, and requires a range of maintenance skills, safety training, and a clean driving licence. On-site parking is available.

Qualifications

General maintenance knowledge/experience (electrical, plumbing, joinery).
Good communication skills.
Confident team player.
Clean driving licence.
Use of a car or similar vehicle.
Willingness to receive training on Health & Safety / EHO issues.
Satisfactory Police check and POVA List checks where applicable.

Responsibilities

Ensure ALL Legal documentation is completed on time.
Report and action defects to appliances, damaged furniture/equipment and hazards.
Maintain exterior areas, sheds and waste storage areas.
Clear snow and grit the drive, paths and access areas.
Test fire alarm system weekly and log results.
Test portable appliances and water temperatures as per procedures.
Maintain a Maintenance Book recording defects and repairs.
Assist/supervise deliveries to the Care Centre.
Liaise with Home Manager regarding maintenance work.
Participate in Staff and Client meetings.
Attend mandatory training days/courses.

Skills

General maintenance knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Clean driving licence

Use of car

Health & Safety training readiness

Police & POVA checks

Job description

Full Time - 40h/week

£13/h

Granby Rose Care Home - Highgate Park, Harrogate HG1 4PA

Harbour Healthcare are recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant in Harrogate. Your role will include ensuring all 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:

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:
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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