Maintenance Officer

TN United Kingdom; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Officer to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for residents. This role offers a variety of tasks, from fixing leaks to collaborating with contractors, all aimed at maintaining the home's charm and functionality. The ideal candidate will possess a caring nature, strong communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork. In return, you will be part of a supportive team with excellent learning opportunities and a range of benefits, including a cycle to work scheme and an Employee Assistance Programme. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our residents!

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Early Access Wage System

Supportive Working Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in property maintenance with a variety of basic tasks.
• Caring and patient attitude essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and well-kept environment for residents.
• Perform various maintenance tasks within the home and grounds.

Skills

Property Maintenance

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Job description

Amica Care offers a range of friendly, welcoming, and professional support services, including occasional day care, to assisted living providing the independence many of our residents desire, through to specialist dementia care for those in most need of our support.

We are looking for a Maintenance Officer to join The Orchards Nursing Home in Crewkerne for 21.5 hours per week.

Day to Day:

• Make sure we have a safe and well-maintained environment, creating attractive surroundings so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. It is important our home gives the right first impression and that every area is well maintained and looks their best each day. The role offers plenty of variety as you undertake a range of tasks within the home buildings as well as the gardens and grounds. You could be fixing a leaky tap to liaising with contractors.

Requirements:

• Experience in property maintenance and be able to turn your hand to a range of basic tasks in order to keep the home maintained.
• Caring and patient to work in this environment.
• As with all our employees, you will be expected to work within our staff values and promote these at all times by being an effective communicator, passionate about your work, encouraging teamwork, and having a positive attitude.
• Overall, you should have pride in your work and aim to provide a safe and well-maintained home for our residents.

Rewards:

In return for your commitment to providing the best service to our residents, you will be offered:

• A cycle to work scheme.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing a range of free and confidential services and advice for you and your family, such as wellbeing support, counselling, and legal advice.
• Early access wage system.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.