Maintenance Operative

Healthcare Homes Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Refer a Friend scheme (£1000)

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy training

Qualifications and Apprenticeship opps

Blue Light Card discounts

Long Service awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Group, at Haughgate House in Woodbridge, Suffolk, is seeking a maintenance lead to manage the day-to-day upkeep of the home. The role covers painting, decorating, basic plumbing and electrical work, with a focus on safety and comfort for residents.

You will work a 37.5-hour week, Mon to Fri, 9am–5pm, within a supportive team and a well-established care provider. Previous gardening/decorating/plumbing/electrical experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in gardening, decorating, plumbing and electrical work required.
• Ability to lead a maintenance team and coordinate tasks.
• Commitment to health and safety practices within a care home.

Responsibilities

• Oversee upkeep of the home including repairs and decorating.
• Ensure residents' safety by adhering to health and safety practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Health & safety

Painting & decorating

Plumbing

Electrical work

Job description

37.5 hours per week - Mon to Fri - 9am to 5pm

Do you take pride in your work and want to help make a difference in people’s lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to lead our maintenance team at our lovely nursing home, Haughgate House

A residential and nursing care home in Woodbridge, Suffolk, with roots deeply embedded in local history. Originally crafted as a family home for the Cobbolds in 1920s, today, it stands as a warm and inviting home committed to providing exceptional care.

The quality and appearance of our homes create the first impression for visitors and are a source of enjoyment and immense pleasure for our residents and their families. Our maintenance teams take huge pride in maintaining our buildings to the highest possible standards.

What would a typical day look like?

• Overseeing the upkeep of our home including painting, decorating, repairs and basic plumbing and electrical work
• Ensuring our residents remain safe and comfortable by adhering to good health and safety practices at all times

Previous experience within gardening, decorating, plumbing and electrical work is essential and we can provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.