Maintenance Operative

Runwood Homes; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider is seeking a skilled Maintenance Operative for their Crowstone House care home in Leigh on Sea. The role involves performing regular maintenance tasks, including basic plumbing and decorating, while ensuring the premises are secure. Ideal candidates should have experience in relevant trades and can work independently. This position offers 28 days of paid holiday, weekly pay, and opportunities for career progression within the company.

Benefits

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Free DBS Check and uniform

Opportunities to progress your career

Free on-site parking

Employee of the Month awards

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry, plumbing, or decorating required.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Skilled in performing minor repairs and general maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular maintenance tasks at the care home.
• Handle basic plumbing and decorating.
• Keep the premises secure and conduct scheduled checks.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Decorating

Independence

Initiative

Job description

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Maintenance Operative

Care Home: Crowstone House

Hours per week: 40

Salary: £13 an hour

About the role

We are on the lookout for a skilled and personable Maintenance Operative to join our team. As a Maintenance Operative, your main duties will include performing regular maintenance tasks at the care home, such as basic plumbing and decorating. You will also be responsible for keeping the premises secure and carrying out scheduled checks throughout the home.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Funding and support towards obtaining NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Free, on-site parking
• Employee of the Month awards

About you

We are looking for a Maintenance Operative who can handle minor repairs and general maintenance tasks, such as basic plumbing and decorating. It's important that our Maintenance Operatives can work independently and take initiative. Successful Maintenance Operatives often have experience in carpentry, plumbing, or decorating.

About Runwood Homes

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of over 59 homes across the UK. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.