Maintenance Operative

NHS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Maintenance Operative to ensure high maintenance standards while supporting the needs of elderly residents. The ideal candidate should have solid maintenance experience, technical knowledge of systems, and a caring, adaptable approach. This hands-on role offers a supportive environment focused on personal development and community respect.

Benefits

5% pension contribution

Recognition and rewarding referral schemes

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Fully funded training and development

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar maintenance environment is essential.
• Solid maintenance experience in building, DIY, cleaning, and housekeeping.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems is required.
• General knowledge of plumbing and joinery important.
• Adaptability to change and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a range of maintenance tasks including decoration and repairs.
• Collaborate with the home manager and maintenance team.
• Ensure high standards of maintenance within the home.
• Support and engage with residents while addressing individual needs.

Skills

Building and DIY skills

Mechanical and electrical systems knowledge

Plumbing and joinery knowledge

Problem-solving attitude

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Akari Care is seeking a Maintenance Operative who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of older people. As part of the home team, the successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring high standards of maintenance and creating a comfortable, secure, and dignified environment for the residents.

Main duties of the job

The Maintenance Operative will be responsible for a wide range of maintenance tasks, including internal decoration, grounds maintenance, building repairs, supplies, and utilities. They will work collaboratively with the home manager and the wider maintenance team to continuously assess and address the needs of the home and its residents. The role requires a hands-on, practical approach, as well as a caring and compassionate nature to support the individual needs of the residents.

About us

Akari Care is an award-winning provider of residential care homes for the elderly, with a focus on creating a warm, welcoming, and personalized environment for their residents. The organization is committed to providing high-quality care and improving the quality of life for their residents.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek a Maintenance Operative who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Whilst this position is a very hands-on, practical role, it is hugely important to us that you be mindful of and conscientious to individual needs and backgrounds. As part of our home team, you will play a vital role in engaging with, supporting, and improving the quality of lives for our residents. You will carry out your tasks in a way that also promotes an approachable and respectful relationship with our residents to enable them to live a fulfilled and comfortable life with a sense of security, dignity, and self-respect.

Working in collaboration and unison with the home Manager and the wider maintenance team you will be responsible for ensuring that high standards are continually met with regards to maintenance in and around the home. This will include but is not limited to: internal decoration; grounds maintenance and safety; building repairs; supplies; and utilities. Each day will present you with challenges which must be unreservedly embraced whilst being respectful and supportive of individual and differing needs of both residents and colleagues. You will continually assess all areas of the home and provide dedicated attention if / when required. Systematically ensuring that the home is well maintained alongside imparting your knowledge to all other colleagues to ensure they adhere to the same high standards.

By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

Experience of working within similar environment

Solid maintenance experience, building, DIY, cleaning, and housekeeping

Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems

General knowledge of plumbing and joinery

An all-round attitude to maintenance and repairs, with an innovative solution-based approach

Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice

Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you

Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated

Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

Whats in it for you:

Pension contribution of 5%

Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes

Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

Fully funded training and development

Support with personal development plans

The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally

An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should have experience working in a similar environment, with solid maintenance experience in areas such as building, DIY, cleaning, and housekeeping. They should also have technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, as well as general knowledge of plumbing and joinery. A solution-oriented, flexible, and adaptable approach is essential, along with a warm, approachable, and engaging persona.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.