Maintenance Officer

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Maintenance Officer in Consett. The role involves ensuring the care home is well maintained, completing legal documentation, and performing day-to-day maintenance tasks. Candidates should possess general maintenance skills and good communication abilities. This position offers competitive pay at £12.22 per hour and various employee benefits, including discounts on shopping and a salary sacrifice pension scheme.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping, fashion, and entertainment

Flex Earn – earned wage access

FREE face-to-face counselling

Staff recognition award ceremonies

Opportunities for training

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Access to a FREE eye test

Cashback card for savings

Seasonal company events

On-site parking

Qualifications

• General maintenance knowledge/experience is essential.
• Clear communication skills are necessary for the role.
• Must hold a clean driving license and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all legal documentation is completed on time.
• Maintain the Care Centre’s exterior and its environment.
• Test and log fire alarms weekly.

Skills

General maintenance knowledge/experience

Good communication skills

Confident team player

Clean driving licence

Use of a car or similar vehicle

Willingness to receive training

Job description

Harbour Healthcare – Maintenance Officer (37.5 hrs)

Harbour Healthcare are recruiting for a Maintenance Officer in Consett. Your primary aim is to ensure our care home is well maintained. Your role will include ensuring all legal documents are completed, carrying out day‑to‑day maintenance on the building fabric, its services and grounds to keep the Care Centre safe, efficient and functional. You will also be required to be on call for emergencies only.

Location: Brockwell Court Care Home, Consett DH8 6AH
Pay: £12.22 Per Hour

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 waste storage areas clean and tidy.
  • Clear snow and grit the drive, paths and all areas accessible to clients, visitors or staff.
  • Maintain all external gardens, flower beds and hanging baskets to a high standard.
  • Clean all signs and lighting outside the Care Centre.
• Carry out any patching up or touching up of decoration as required to maintain the Care Centre’s standard.
• 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, and use this book to effect repairs/replacements daily.
• Assist/supervise with deliveries to the Care Centre, monitoring delivered goods closely.

Communication

• Liaise with the 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

• Use paints and varnishes only in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.
• Ensure painting/varnishing work areas are well ventilated and safe for clients, visitors, and staff.
• 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!
• Staff recognition award ceremonies.
• £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.
• Wellbeing portal:
  • FREE meditation series
  • 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.