Maintenance Operative

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd. is recruiting a Maintenance Operative to join our Maintenance Team at the Glennfield Care Home in Wisbech. You will be a versatile handyperson, keeping premises and grounds in excellent condition and ensuring a safe environment for residents.

Role requires a full UK driving licence and own vehicle for regional travel; on-call work may be required with paid call-outs. DBS check completed as part of safeguarding vulnerable adults.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a handy person/maintenance/painting and decorating/gardening role.
• Your own basic tools, however, all materials will be provided.
• A full driving licence for use in the UK is essential as well as your own vehicle.
• An electrical background would be an advantage.
• Completion of an enhanced DBS (Criminal Records Check) is required for working in a care home.

Responsibilities

• Maintain premises and grounds to a high standard and provide a safe, comfortable environment for residents.
• Carry out routine checks and inspections and report issues.
• Adhere to health and safety and fire policies and company procedures.
• Travel to other homes in the region for projects or emergencies; mileage paid as expenses.
• Be involved in stock ordering and interaction with Home Manager and teams.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Basic computer knowledge

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Location: On site / Money Bank, Wisbech PE13 2JF, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Facilities Management | Maintenance
AnnualFixed salary:£ 31820.00

We have an opportunity for a Maintenance Operative within our Maintenance Team and working at our Glennfield Care Home in Wisbech. As a Maintenance Operative you should be a general all-rounder with excellent attention to detail, a positive can-do attitude who enjoys working in a client facing role and can offer a great customer experience. You will form part of the Regional maintenance team who support the homes throughout the Cambridge region.

Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years.We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the ‘family’ and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

Salary: £31,820 per annum depending on experience and qualifications

45 hours per week – 8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.

About the role of Maintenance Operative:

As the Maintenance Operative your role is ensure the premises and grounds are maintained to a high standard and provide the people living in our care homes a safe, comfortable, and pleasant environment.

Maintain all records in accordance with company policies, procedures, and guideline Carry out routine checks and inspections as required and report on this and any issues.

Adhere to Company policies and procedures paying particular attention to health and safety and fire policies.

Be aware of legislation with regards to property and facilities to ensure works are compliant at completion.

Support with the induction of new team members as required to ensure they have the necessary skill and knowledge to perform their role.

Always maintain confidentiality.

Ordering and checking of stock when delivered.

Work with the Home Manager, Teams and the people living in our homes.

To carry out any additional duties as requested.

As we operate seven days a week, there is an on-call rota to support the homes in emergency situations during the evenings and weekends however call outs are paid. This is shared between the maintenance team

To undertake any additional training and development that would be beneficial for your own self-development.

What we are looking for from you:

Previous experience in a handy person/maintenance/painting and decorating/gardening role.

Your own basic tools, however, all materials will be provided.

A full driving licence for use in the UK is essential as well as your own vehicle as there will be a need to travel to other homes in the region for projects or an emergency if required. Mileage will be paid via expenses.

Someone from an Electrical background would be an advantage.

Basic computer knowledge

Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Completion of an enhanced DBS (Criminal Records Check) as you would be working in the home of vulnerable adults.