Maintenance Operative

Direct Channel Holdings (PTY) LTD; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Operative to ensure high standards of maintenance within care homes. In this role, you will be responsible for performing repairs, managing maintenance records, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Your organizational skills and multi-trade expertise will be essential as you work both independently and collaboratively. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of service users while maintaining a safe and functional environment. If you are dedicated, skilled, and ready to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Essential: Driving Licence and good general education required.
• Desirable: Trade background with C&G or NVQ qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance repairs with high workmanship standards.
• Maintain positive relationships with service users and staff.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multi-skilled within the Built Environment trades

Ability to work unaided within a Care Home environment

Communication skills

Education

Driving Licence

Good general level of education

Trade background

C&G or NVQ qualified

Job description

Responsible to: Maintenance Operative

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Ensure a high standard of workmanship when carrying out maintenance repairs to the Home.
• Inform the Maintenance Coordinator of any faults that may incur significant expenditure or require a specialist contractor.
• Liaise daily with Maintenance Administrator to ensure that daily whereabouts are adhered to and to inform of any problems relating to prepared diary.
• Ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed correctly and legibly and issued to the Maintenance Administrator in accordance with Voyage policy.
• Be contactable by phone daily between 8:00am and 6:00pm to discuss any issues.
• Hours of work are 37.5 per week, starting at 8:00am by travelling to Voyage property and ending at 4:00pm when leaving Voyage property and travelling home.
• Occasionally stay overnight (in Hotel), at the discretion of the Maintenance Coordinator, to facilitate works at Homes further away than an acceptable travelable distance.
• Communicate all potential additional maintenance work with Service Manager to establish the level/schedule of work required.
• Maintain positive working relationships with service users, staff, and visitors by being considerate, courteous, and presenting a clean and tidy appearance.
• Use materials in order of date of purchase to minimise wastage and ensure value for money is obtained when purchasing materials.
• Keep any designated work/storage areas clean and tidy, with regard to relevant health and safety requirements, including ensuring that COSHH materials are stored correctly in accordance with COSHH procedures.
• Occasional attendance at homes/services as required to load and unload furniture items and/or domestic appliances.
• Attend any training that Voyage considers applicable.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the operation of the following services in each home/service:
• Emergency lighting systems where applicable, fire panels, break glasses, and fire doors.
• Lighting – re-fixing or replacement of fittings including emergency lighting.
• Electrical repair/replacements within the scope of Part P.
• Plumbing system including waste outlets, taps, sanitary ware, unblocking of drains, toilets etc.
• Laundry equipment including connecting and disconnecting machines, plumbing in replacement machines as necessary, and removal from site of redundant equipment.
• Comply with the company’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Carry out duties in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent Health and Safety legislation, and the Company’s General Health and Safety Policy Statement.
• As a term of your employment, you may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to your post, and/or hours of work, as may reasonably be required of you, at your initial place of work or at any other of the company's establishments.
• This is a description of the job as it is at present. The company may from time to time review and update employees' job descriptions to ensure that they continue to relate to the job or to proposed changes to the job. The company aims to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if this is not possible, the company reserves the right to insist on changes to your job description after consultation with you.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Post: Maintenance Operative
Location: National
Essential
Desirable
How and when tested
Education/Qualifications

Driving Licence
Good general level of education
Experience in a previous role

Trade background
C&G or NVQ qualified

Application Form
Interview
Certificates

Skills/Abilities

Organisational skills
Multi-skilled within the Built Environment trades
Ability to work unaided within a Care Home environment
Communication skills

Trade background
Trade qualifications ie C&G, NVQ

Application Form
Interview
References

Experience

Previous experience gained in a similar role
Experience of working within a social care/healthcare setting
Multiple site working

Application Form
Interview
References
CV

Knowledge and Understanding

In-depth knowledge of all aspects of building maintenance
Knowledge of H&S requirements
Knowledge of Building Regulation requirements

Application Form
Interview

Other Requirements