Maintenance Operative

CareTech Group; Roade; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent social care provider in Roade is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join their facilities team. This role involves ensuring the upkeep, safety, and security of nursing homes. The ideal candidate must have prior maintenance experience, particularly in plumbing and electrical work, as well as strong organizational and communication skills. Benefits include competitive pay, a company vehicle during working hours, and a free meal during shifts. A commitment to maintaining a high standard of care is essential.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Company vehicle provided during working hours

Free DBS check

Refreshments and a free meal during your shift

Employee Recognition Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a maintenance role.
• Good knowledge of relevant Health and Safety regulations.
• Good Written and Verbal skills.
• Intermediate IT skills in Microsoft Word and use of email.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security of residents and staff.
• Perform general upkeep of facilities in nursing homes.
• Support quality of life for residents.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to prioritise

Experience in plumbing

Experience in electrical work

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Intermediate IT skills

Ability to use hand and power tools

Physically fit to lift equipment

Job description

Maintenance Operative

Location: Hartwell, Northampton

Hours: 4 days - 30 hours per week

Salary Details: £13.58 Per Hour

We have an opportunity for a Maintenance Operative, Ideally, for someone with good communication skills and a flexible attitude to their work. Must be organised and able to prioritise their work effectively. The successful candidate will be based at our Oakleaf Hartwell site, Northampton. However, you will need to be willing to travel between sites.

The role of Maintenance Operative, is to work as a member of our well-established facilities team, in maintaining and ensuring a high standard environment for our reputable nursing homes based within the Northamptonshire area.

The general upkeep, safety and security of our residents and staff teams, is of paramount importance. You will take an active team role in supporting our services and assisting with the quality of life, for our residents in a comfortable and safe environment.

Previous commercial/general maintenance experience is essential. Ideally having experience in plumbing and electrical work, as well as experience in minor building repairs, decorating, woodwork and equipment/furniture repairs.

Benefits of working with us:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Company vehicle provided during working hours
• No Bank Holiday working but some rota on call
• Free DBS check
• Refreshments and a free meal during your shift
• Employee Recognition Scheme

Employee Recognition Scheme

Personal Specification/Essential:

• Previous experience of working in a maintenance role
• Good knowledge of relevant Health and Safety regulations
• Good Written and Verbal skills
• Intermediate IT skills in Microsoft word and use of email
• Physically fit and able lift light items of equipment and furniture
• Able to use and maintain hand and power tools
• Ability to be able to prioritise, respond and adopt a positive approach to work
• Able to carry out some cleaning as directed
• Able to work on and maintain external areas

Personal Specification/Desirable:

• Experience in a Health/social care environment
• Formal qualification in a trade
• Formal health and safety training

Who we are!

The Oakleaf Group, which is part of CareTech; was established in 1993, and is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 550 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a “Disability Confident Leader”.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage.

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