Maintenance Operative

Akari Care; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Maintenance Operative where you will play a crucial role in ensuring our care home is well-maintained. This hands-on position requires a variety of maintenance skills to improve the quality of life for our elderly residents, with a focus on compassion and respect.

Benefits

Pension contribution of 5%

Recognition schemes

Uniform provided

DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training and development

Support with personal development plans

Engaging community environment

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a similar environment.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Warm and approachable persona.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of maintenance in and around the home.
• Carry out internal decoration, grounds maintenance, and building repairs.
• Continually assess and maintain the environment for residents.

Skills

Solid maintenance experience

Building

DIY

Cleaning

Housekeeping

Technical knowledge of mechanical systems

Technical knowledge of electrical systems

General knowledge of plumbing

General knowledge of joinery

Innovative solution-based approach

Job description

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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

What’s 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