Maintenance Operative

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Ruislip is looking for a dedicated facilities maintenance staff member. Your tasks will include overseeing the safety and maintenance of the building, conducting regular checks, and ensuring comfort for residents. You will also play a key role in training new staff on important policies. With an hourly pay of £14.50 and opportunities for professional development, this is a chance to contribute positively to our community while growing in your role.

Benefits

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Maintaining the building and equipment efficiently.
• Conducting regular checks and ensuring safety protocols.
• Training new staff on policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to fire alarms and other systems.
• Manage stock control and deliveries for the home.
• Maintain communication with staff and residents.

Job description

About our Home:

Tucked away in South Ruislip, Brackenbridge House is a haven where nature’s beauty meets the warmth of home. Spread across one and a half acres of enchanting gardens, this residence offers both the buzz of London’s attractions and the tranquility of the Berkshire countryside. With room for 36 residents, Brackenbridge isn’t just about care—it’s about wine evenings under the stars, dance sessions that spark joy, and the simple pleasure of a stroll through blossoming pathways. Here, every corner tells a story, and every day is an invitation to make memories. Welcome to our close‑knot community.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining the building and equipment
• 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.
• To 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
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend