Maintenance Operative

Colonial Group; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 31 days leave pro rata

Comprehensive induction

Dayforce Wallet for extra pay

Medicash healthcare

Life Assurance

Pay progression

Learning and career development

Sick pay

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Abbeyfield Living Society in Bolton Le Sands, Carnforth, is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join Proctor House. The role involves repairing, maintaining, and inspecting building facilities and equipment to ensure a safe, well-maintained environment for residents.

You will work as part of a team, with the ability to operate independently when needed; basic DIY skills and a caring approach to older people are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact well with people.
• Works well individually and in a team.
• Possesses general DIY skills/experience.
• Able to think outside the box and take initiative.
• Shows empathy and understanding of older people.

Responsibilities

• Provide first response to repairs and identify faults or refer to contractor.
• Carry out day-to-day maintenance and repairs of building, fittings and equipment (including decorating to void flats).
• Complete checks on equipment (plant and others) regularly.
• Perform fire safety policy checks and health & safety duties.
• Check lighting, replace bulbs and report electrical faults.
• Carry out minor repairs in tenanted/leasehold flats as required.
• Place orders for repair materials and related goods.
• Keep relevant paperwork and SOPs up to date.

Skills

Communication

Team player

DIY skills

Initiative

Empathy

Job description

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We're dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team. Our work is guided by five core values –Care, Compassion, Community, Integrity and Excellence– and we are proud of the difference our teams make every day in the lives of residents, colleagues and local communities.

We are now looking for a dedicated Maintenance Operative to join our team at Proctor House.

Role: Maintenance Operative
Location: Proctor House, 107 Main Road, Bolton Le Sands, Carnforth, LA5 8EQ
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 10 hrs
Pay rate: £ 13.39ph

Working as a team our Maintenance Operatives ensure that the property is maintained, and kept in a good state of repair at all times, by quickly carrying out minor repairs, undertaking pre-emptive repair work, and performing checks on structure, infrastructure and equipment.

The Role of Maintenance Operative

• To provide first response to all repairs to identify the fault and repair or refer to Asset Management/nominated contractor.
• Carrying out day to day operational repairs and maintenance of the building, its fixtures and fittings and its equipment. This will include painting and decoration to rented flats as they become void.
• Complete checks of all specified equipment (plant and other) on a regular basis.
• Routine testing within policy and procedure for fire checks and relevant health & safety policies
• Checking all lighting, inside and outside the scheme to ensure lights are operational and a VFM service is provided. Replace bulbs and report any electrical faults to management.
• Carrying out minor repairs in tenanted flats and in leasehold flats where required.e.g. replace light bulbs, hang pictures/mirrors etc.
• Placing orders for repair and maintenance material, tools and related goods.
• Ensuring all relevant paperwork and documentation is kept current, that SOPs are updated as circumstance or legislation dictates.

About You

• Ability to communicate and interact well with people.
• Works well as an individual and as part of a team.
• Able to carry out all aspects of the role to the highest standard at all times.
• Possess general DIY skills / experience.
• Ability to think outside of the box, and to exercise initiative
• Demonstrate an empathy and understanding of the needs of older people.

Why Join Abbeyfield Living Society?

We’re committed to recognising and rewarding our team members. Working with us comes with a range of benefits, including:

• Up to 31 days paid leave pro rata, including bank/public holiday
• Comprehensive induction
• Work overtime? With Dayforce Wallet, access your extra pay instantly, no waiting until payday.
• Claim back healthcare expenses with Medicash
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Striving for independent accreditation as a menopause friendly organisation
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts

You can find out more about Abbeyfield Living Society and our values here: https://www.abbeyfieldliving.org.uk/about-us/

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and a basic DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.