Maintenance Operative

Care South; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction and training

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Flexible working hours

Local staff reward programme

Job summary

Care South is seeking a Maintenance Operative for Fern Brook Lodge in Gillingham, Dorset. You will carry out building maintenance, checks and repairs to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for elderly residents, with an emphasis on safety and reliability.

The role requires hands-on maintenance across heating, plumbing, electrical systems, with potential call-outs evenings or weekends. Induction and training are provided as part of a comprehensive program.

Qualifications

• Basic Electrical Safety certificate.
• Knowledge of Plumbing and Legionella.
• Experience with heating, electrical and fire systems.
• Heating and/or Plumbing qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Strong general repair skills to perform planned and reactive maintenance across plumbing, heating, electrical, decoration, fire testing and carpentry.
• Carry out a varied range of building maintenance, checks and repairs to keep the home safe and comfortable.
• Support maintenance needs at other Care South residential homes when required.

Skills

Basic Electrical Safety certificate

Knowledge of Plumbing and Legionella

Experience with heating, electrical &"

Education

Heating and/or Plumbing qualifications

Job description

Join Our Caring and Dedicated Community at Fern Brook Lodge!

Role: Maintenance Operative

Location: Fern Brook Lodge, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4QD

Pay: Up to £30,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Shifts: 8:00 - 16:30

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for Maintenance Operative to join the team at Fern Brook Lodge, our residential care home located in Gillingham, North Dorset.

As a Maintenance Operative, you will be a crucial part of the TEAM, ensuring the care home always remains functional.

In this role you'll be responsible for carrying out a varied range of building maintenance, checks and repairs throughout the property to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for the elderly residents at our home.

About You

Ideally you will have experience of working in a care home or similar regulated environment, which involves dealing with several maintenance tasks daily.

You will need to be confident to use your own initiative, and work with minimum supervision throughout the day.

You will have excellent time management & flexibility for possible evening or weekend call outs for emergencies.

On occasion you'll also support with the maintenance / handyperson needs at other local Care South residential homes.

Ideal Skills & Experience

• Basic Electrical Safety certificate
• Knowledge of Plumbing and Legionella
• Experience of using heating, electrical and fire systems
• Heating and/or Plumbing qualifications

Strong general repair skills are required, as key duties will include both planned and reactive maintenance across all areas of the home, covering, plumbing, heating, electrical, decoration, fire testing, care equipment and carpentry.

Should you require Fire Safety or Legionella training or updates to your current certification, Care South will be happy to support your career progression.

Are you also someone who genuinely wants to make a positive difference in people's lives?

We will be keen to meet you if you're pro-active in your approach, ensuring all repairs are completed safely and to a high standard.

We provide a comprehensive induction and training programme, so you'll be fully supported, every step of the way.

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork.

Our care homes don't just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person-centred care.

Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents.

No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies and interests. This allows us to tailor our care and activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as to really get to know them and build strong relationships.

Food, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything we do!

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• Ongoing training and development.
• Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
• Delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference.
• Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
• Assisting with personal care and mobility needs.
• Building genuine friendships with residents.
• Creating a positive, team-focused atmosphere within the home.

Your Rewards And Benefits

At Care South, we really value all our staff, whatever the role. We offer a stimulating and incredibly rewarding career. We celebrate all our staff every year through the Care South Stars Awards.

As a not-for-profit charity, our focus isn’t on our owners or shareholders its very firmly on those in our care and those that care for them. We are constantly looking at ways to improve the reward and recognition of all our amazing people within the Care South Team.

Our current benefits package includes:

• Online/retail discounts - Blue Light Card.
• Paid induction and training.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Staff association.
• Local staff reward programme
• Onsite learning and development team.
• Career progression.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

What You Need To Know

• You must be 18 years or older.
• We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.

As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.