Maintenance Operative

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Swansea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home in Swansea is seeking a Maintenance Operative to ensure a safe and well-maintained environment for residents. Responsibilities include maintenance, audits, and repairs. The ideal candidate should have solid experience in maintenance, be knowledgeable about mechanical and electrical systems, and communicate with kindness. Competitive hourly rates and benefits, including training, pension scheme, and well-being support, are offered.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream access

Access to discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Solid experience in maintenance, building, DIY, cleaning, and housekeeping.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to communicate with kindness and consideration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that residents live in a proactively inspected and maintained environment.
• Carry out audits and keep records up to date.
• Replace, repair, and maintain fixtures and fittings with care.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Housekeeping skills

IT skills

Kindness and communication

Job description

About The Role HC-One, St Martin's are looking for a Maintenance Operative with solid experience in maintenance, building, DIY, cleaning and housekeeping.

You’ll also need technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, as well as ideally some IT skills.

And, whenever you communicate with a resident or co-worker, you’ll be truly considerate and kind.

As a Maintenance Operative that will mean making sure our Residents live in a place that’s proactively inspected and brilliantly maintained at all times.

You’ll carry out audits and make sure records are kept up to date.

And, whether you’re replacing a tap or mixer valve, fitting a new extractor fan, repairing the timber on a bedroom window or putting up new wallpaper in the dining room, you’ll do so with a sense of kindness above anything else.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns.

All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas.

You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new.

In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career as a Maintenance Operative we will invest in you, and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications.

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

During a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available

Company pension scheme - 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream

financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it

Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.

GP online

a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app

available to you and your children under 16

An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.

Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.

free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues

• Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve.

We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family and we are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.

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