Maintenance Operative

Bupa; Southall; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on every shift

28 days holiday

Wagestream - early wage access

Long service rewards

Health care perks

Job summary

Manor Court Care Home, operated by Bupa, seeks a part-time Maintenance Operative to keep facilities fully functional and compliant. You will service buildings and equipment in a four-house care home, focusing on safety, cleanliness and timely repairs.

The role requires building services know-how, a full driving licence and ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team, with some on-call duties and regional support within a 1-hour radius.

Qualifications

• A building services qualification or 3+ years hands-on property maintenance experience.
• Full driving licence is required.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out health and safety checks using digital systems as directed by SOPs and compliance tools.
• Close tasks assigned to Maintenance Manager or home as per system.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in the home and grounds to EH, Fire Authority requirements.
• Complete maintenance and repair tasks to a high standard and timely manner.
• Assist with inducting new colleagues on emergency exits and evacuation procedures.
• Provide maintenance support to nearby Care Homes within a reasonable distance.

Skills

Building services understanding

Heating systems

Electrical distribution

Plumbing knowledge

Compliance knowledge

Full driving licence

Teamwork

Computer literate

Customer service

Painting and decorating

Education

City & Guilds / BTEC / ONC / HNC in property maintenance

Tools

Planned maintenance systems

Job description

Job Description: Maintenance Operative

Location: Manor Court Care Home. Britten Drive, North Road, Southall. UB1 2SH

Contract: Permanent – Part Time Hours: 14 hours per week. Week One: Thursday and Friday, 9.00am to 4.30pm Week Two: Saturday and Sunday. You will have some on call responsibilities.

Salary: £13.55 to £16.61 per hour dependent on experience

CQC rating: Good Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.2 / 10

A purpose-built residential care home, Manor Court offers a range of tailored care options for short or long term needs. Care is provided to people living with dementia, Parkinson’s and Huntington's disease and also to the young physically disabled. Palliative care is also available. The home consists of four separate houses each offering comfortable accommodation with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Landscaped gardens complete with furnished patio areas, raised flower beds and two sensory gardens provide an ideal setting to relax or socialise. The home also offers a double room, ideal for couples. Manor Court recognises the importance of healthy and nutritious food. The in-house chef has created a range of seasonal menus to ensure residents receive a balanced diet. A hot and cold option is always made available so that all tastes are catered for. Residents are encouraged to take part in daily activities such as film nights, exercise sessions and coffee mornings to socialise and get to know staff and other residents.

We make health happen. Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. As a Maintenance Operative, your primary responsibility will be ensuring that our facilities remain fully functional. You will maintain buildings and equipment effectively while complying with all relevant Bupa Standard Operating Procedures, legislation, and industry best practices. Your role is crucial in ensuring our accommodation meets Bupa’s cultural and brand values. You’ll help us make health happen by:

• Ensuring that all health and safety and compliance checks are carried out using the provided digital systems as per the timescales directed by Bupa Standard Operating Procedures and by Bupa compliance management tools and software
• Action and close any tasks attributed to the Maintenance Manager or home highlighted on Bupa compliance management tools and software
• Ensure that safety and cleanliness within the care home and grounds is to the satisfaction of Environmental Health, local Fire Authority requirements, Legionella Risk Assessment requirements and Health & Safety regulations etc
• Ensure that all necessary maintenance and repair tasks are completed to a high standard, in a timely manner and offer value for money whilst ensuring internal decoration continues to meet the organisations vision regarding first impressions
• Ensure regular review of residents’ preferences in relation to their personal space is documented and actioned
• Report defects, obtain quotes and manage repairs using Bupa approved contractors, complying at all times with Bupa’s Standard Operating Procedures
• Report irreparable defects to Home Manager or Property/Maintenance Manager as appropriate
• Manage Care Home elements of any refurbishment programme and capex programme of works ensuring minimal disruption to residents, visitors and staff
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are maintained and safely secured at all times
• Assist with induction of new colleagues with regard to the operation of emergency exits, fire points and evacuation procedures, keeping a record of all instructions given as required by the Home Manager, especially where the use of equipment is involved
• Although you will be located within a home there may be a requirement to provide maintenance support to a local Care Homes within a reasonable distance (no more than 1hr from normal place of work) as and when required to provide a comprehensive regional maintenance support.

Key Skills / Qualifications

• A good understanding of building services including, heating, hot and cold-water distribution, ventilation, electrical distribution, and plumbing
• Sound understanding of building fabric and its maintenance
• Practical experience of planned maintenance systems and record keeping
• Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements and experience of compliance
• A full driving licence
• A building/electrical/plumbing qualification (City & Guilds, BTEC, ONC, HNC etc) or a minimum of 3 years hand on experience in property maintenance and general repairs where possible
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Computer literate
• Good Customer service skills
• Be flexible to meet changing demands within the care home
• Practical ability and experience in painting and decorating

Benefits

• My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
• Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
• 28 days holiday
• We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.
• Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets
• We offer a range of Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career site
• Parental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents -find out more on our career site
• Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why Bupa

Bupa is a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Time Type: Part time Job Area: Care Home - Facilities & Home Support Locations: Manor Court

Be at the heart of helping people live longer healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We employ more than 80,000 people globally who are making this a reality. If you've got the belief, the drive and the talent to help us in our ambition then we’d like to hear from you. Wherever you work, one thing stands out about Bupa people. Our customers are our passion – they’re at the heart of our positively different culture of care. At Bupa you’ll be challenged, you’ll be encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.