Maintenance Operative

Gold Care Homes; Retford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking care home that blends modern care with a historic setting. As a key member of the maintenance team, you will ensure the safety and well-being of residents by maintaining the building and equipment. Your role will involve conducting routine safety checks, engaging with staff and residents, and participating in training initiatives. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and recognition. If you have a passion for creating a safe and welcoming community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Salary Advance

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox

Employee of the Month

Long Term Service Awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance and safety protocols.
• Strong communication skills for team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain building and equipment to ensure safety for residents.
• Conduct routine checks and monitor safety systems.
• Participate in training and development for staff.

Skills

Building Maintenance

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Education

Relevant Maintenance Certification

Tools

Maintenance Equipment

Job description

About Our Home:

Nestled in West London’s newest Garden city, Drayton Village Care Centre stands as a testament to modern care within a historic setting. Built on the grounds of the former RAF site, this purpose-built haven offers more than just care—it offers a community. With tree-lined boulevards and public parks as neighbors, our residents, whether gazing from their en-suite rooms or participating in lively activities, experience the fusion of first-class care and the vibrant pulse of urban life. Here, every day is a blend of past legacies and present joys, all under one roof. Welcome to Drayton Village.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining the building and equipment
• Carry out routine checks weekly, monthly, and annually on systems in the home and ensuring that external checks are carried out within the agreed timeframe – e.g Loler testing
• Monitor and respond to the fire alarm call, boilers and lift.
• Make effective and efficient use of resources in any maintenance or repair.
• Conduct Banking and purchase of small items for the home.
• Maintain the building, grounds and equipment to ensure the safety of residents, staff and visitors to the House including decoration and repair, minor plumbing works and maintaining the garden areas.
• Maintain good communication and relationships with other teams and colleagues at the House.
• Maintain awareness of the Home’s policies and procedures especially the Fire Policy.
• Participate in Training and Development as an individual and as part of the team.
• Get involved in the induction of new staff by training them on the building layout and fire policies and procedures.
• Maintain client and business confidentiality at all times.
• Control and ordering of stock and acceptance and checking of deliveries.
• Maintain an awareness of the Health and Safety requirements.
• Observe and maintain high levels of communication within the teams of staff, individual colleagues and residents.
• To carry out any additional duties as requested.
• To undertake any additional training and development programmes the Home may consider appropriate to enhance your contribution to the work at this home.
• To review on a regular basis the job description for your post and to agree on any changes.

What we can offer you:

• £14.50 per hour
• ESAS – Salary Advance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend