Maintenance Operative

Prestwickcare; Birtley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in care services is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Operative to join their team at Covent House in Birtley. This role offers a unique opportunity for candidates with a solid background in general maintenance, including minor electrical work, plumbing, and joinery. You will be responsible for ensuring the care home is maintained in a safe and efficient condition, addressing any defects, and performing routine checks on safety systems. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the quality of care provided. If you are a proactive individual with a clean driving license and a passion for maintenance, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, and joinery.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day maintenance of the care home and its grounds.
• Report defects and ensure safety protocols are followed.

Skills

General maintenance knowledge

Minor electrical work

Plumbing

Joinery

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work on own initiative

Job description

Prestwick Care is a successful family run business. We are a top care home provider based in the North East of England.

We are currently looking for a Maintenance Operative to work in our exquisite home Covent House.

Covent House is located in Birtley. It is a purpose-built care home which provides Dementia Nursing Care, Dementia Residential and General Nursing Care.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has previous experience within a similar role and has experience in minor electrical, plumbing and joinery.

REPORTING TO: Home Manager and/or their designate

JOB PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

• To carry out day to day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds in order to ensure that the Care Home is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order.
• Report and action any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture/equipment and any other potential hazards to the Home Manager, who will advise accordingly.
• Test the alarm system, and log results, weekly. Check call points, fire exits, door retaining devices and fire emergency lights, as specified in Company procedures.
• Liaise with Home Manager or delegated Staff Member regarding maintenance work to be carried out.
• Undertake driving duties if required by Home Manager or Person in Charge limiting trips to necessary mileage only i.e. frequent visits to GP should be reduced by planning.
• Be ‘On Call’ for advice/action in any emergencies which may arise out of hours.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE:

• General maintenance knowledge/experience e.g. minor electrical, plumbing, joinery.
• Ideally having knowledge of current Health and Safety regulations.
• Good communication skills.
• Confident team player.
• Clean driving license.
• Use of car or similar vehicle.
• Willingness to receive training on current Health & Safety/Fire/EHO issues.
• Satisfactory DBS check and check against the ISA list.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Please apply by sending your CV to [e-mail]