Maintenance Operative - Bank

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Millom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health support program

Full training provided

Paid induction and shadow shifts

Pension option

Refer a friend bonus £100

Job summary

St Philip's Care is seeking a Maintenance Operative to support the day to day running of our busy Residential Care Home. You will report to the Care Centre Manager and carry out fabric maintenance, ensure safety and functionality of the home, and help keep grounds well presented.

The role requires a flexible approach, ability to prioritise tasks, and a good DIY skillset. You will also liaise with outside agencies and help maintain health and safety records.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to adapt to changing tasks.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload.
• High standard of DIY, interior and exterior decoration.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance across the home.
• Keep the home in good decorative order at all times.
• Maintain tidy external areas and grounds for a smart appearance.
• Supervise external contractors visiting site.
• Monitor energy consumption and maintain written records to control costs.
• Upkeep health and safety records and test appliances and items.
• Respond to emergencies within the home.

Skills

Flexible approach

Prioritise workload

DIY & decoration

Communicate with outside agencies

Heating systems

Electrical basics

Record keeping

Job description

St Philip's Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to our clients which is why we have been named 'The most outstanding care group in the UK' in 2016 and 'The most improved Dementia Care Group in the UK' in 2017 by the UK Over 50s Housing Awards.

Our Residential Care Home is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Maintenance Operative to assist in the day to day running of a busy and vibrant care establishment.

Reporting to the Care Centre Manager the incumbent will carry out day to day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds to ensure that the Home is maintained in a safe, efficient and functional order.

Job Role

• To carry out general maintenance as required throughout the home.
• To ensure the home is in good decorative order at all times.
• To ensure all external areas and grounds are kept tidy and well maintained to ensure the smart appearance of the home.
• To supervise outside contractors
• To minimize costs by monitoring energy consumption and maintaining written records.
• To upkeep all health and safety records and the periodic testing of appliances and functional items within the home.
• Expectation for post holder to responds to emergency situations within the home

Candidates Should Have:

• A flexible approach to work
• Ability to prioritise workload
• High Standard of DIY including internal and external decoration.
• Ability to communicate effectively with outside agencies
• An understanding of heating systems
• A basic understanding of electrical appliances
• An ability to maintain accurate inspection records.

Benefits of working with the St Philips Family

• Health Assured Free Support -Employee Assistance Program to support with physical, mental and financial issues
• A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment
• The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications "learn while you earn!"
• Full training given
• Paid induction and shadow shifts
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your life
• Rewards scheme for all staff
• Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00
• To be part of the St Philip's Care family across the UK
• The chance to change lives
• Option to join the people pension if not automatically enrolled.