Maintenance Operative

Gold Care Homes; Braintree; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Braintree is seeking an experienced maintenance operative to ensure the safety and functionality of our facilities. Responsibilities include maintaining the building, monitoring safety systems, and supporting staff training. Enjoy competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and various employee benefits in a warm community environment.

Benefits

ESAS – Salary Advance

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the building and equipment.
• Conduct routine checks and monitor fire alarms, boilers, and lifts.
• Maintain confidentiality and good communication with staff.

Job description

About our Home:

Nestled amidst the serene beauty of Braintree, The New Deanery isn’t just a care home—it’s a haven where memories are crafted, laughter echoes, and the vibrant strut of our resident peacocks adds a touch of magic to the day. With sprawling gardens and cozy nooks, every resident finds their slice of paradise, whether it’s under a tree’s shade or in the heart of our lively lounge. Here, every sunrise promises personalized care, heartwarming activities, and the comforting embrace of a community that cherishes the dance of life in every step. Welcome to The New Deanery, where every moment is a celebration.

We are seeking an experience maintenance operative to join out team!

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the building and equipment
• Carry out routine checks weekly, monthly, annually on systems in the home and ensuring that external checks are carried out within the agreed timeframe – e.g Loler testing
• Monitor and respond to the fire alarm call, boilers and lift.
• Make effective and efficient use of resources in any maintenance or repair.
• To conduct Banking and purchase of small items for the home.
• Maintain the building, grounds and equipment to ensure the safety of residents, staff and visitors to the House including decoration and repair, minor plumbing works and maintaining the garden areas.
• Maintain good communication and relationships with other teams and colleagues at the House.
• Maintain awareness of the Home’s policies and procedures especially the Fire Policy.
• Participate in Training and Development as an individual and as part of the team.
• Get involved in the induction of new staff by training them on the building layout and fire policies and procedures.
• Maintain client and business confidentiality at all times.
• Control and ordering of stock and acceptance and checking of deliveries.
• Maintain an awareness of the Health and Safety requirements.
• Observe and maintain high levels of communication within the teams of staff, individual colleagues and residents.
• Maintain client and business confidentiality at all times.
• To carry out any additional duties as requested.
• To undertake any additional training and development programmes the Home may consider appropriate to enhance your contribution to the work at this home.
• To review on a regular basis the job description for your post and to agree any changes.

Benefits:

• £15.00 per hour
• ESAS – Salary Advance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend