Maintenance Operative (Care Home)

Careline Lifestyles - St Stephen'S Court; North East; Sur place; GBP 16 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Unrivaled career pathway opportunities

24-hour employee assistance program

Permanent contracts, paid holiday &amp

Company pension scheme

Résumé du poste

Careline Lifestyles is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join our team in Benwell, Newcastle. The role involves ensuring the premises are safe and well-maintained, logging maintenance activities, and coordinating with management on tasks and emergencies.

You will inspect lighting, heating systems, and safety equipment, maintain outdoor spaces, and support daily operations with a proactive, safety‑driven approach. The position offers full-time, permanent employment with onsite responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proactive and responsible attitude toward maintenance and health & safety.
• Ability to identify hazards and take appropriate action.
• Strong communication skills to work with team members and management.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain and inspect equipment and systems regularly.

Responsabilités

• Ensure premises are safe and well-maintained by daily inspections.
• Keep an electronic maintenance log and report issues promptly.
• Verify tasks with the Manager, except emergencies.
• Ensure lighting is functioning throughout the premises.
• Maintain tidy gardens, yards, and fire exit areas.
• Check and maintain hot water and heating systems.
• Carry out painting jobs and touch-ups as needed.
• Inspect drains and gutters weekly for proper function.
• Organise and test fire equipment, hoists, lifts, boilers, air conditioners, etc.
• Carry out weekly fire drills and document findings.
• Keep records up to date and notify administrators of hazards.
• Be flexible to take on new tasks as required by the company.

Connaissances

Hazard Identification

Safety Compliance

Communication

Willingness to Learn

Maintenance & Inspection

Description du poste

Job Title: Maintenance Operative

Location: Benwell, Newcastle

Hourly Rate: £13.92

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

As a Maintenance Operative at Careline Lifestyles, your main responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the premises are safe and well-maintained by conducting daily inspections for any potential Health and Safety hazards
• Keeping an electronic maintenance log and ensuring all issues are reported and addressed in a timely manner
• Verifying all tasks with the Manager, except in the case of emergencies
• Ensuring lights, particularly bulbs, are working properly throughout the premises
• Maintaining tidy gardens, yards, and fire exit areas, especially during poor weather conditions
• Checking and maintaining hot water and heating systems
• Regularly carrying out painting jobs, including 'touching up' areas as needed
• Inspecting drains and gutters weekly to ensure proper functioning
• Organising and testing fire equipment, hoists, lifts, boilers, air conditioners, and other equipment
• Carrying out weekly fire drills and documenting findings in the Fire Drill Log Book
• Keeping all records up to date and notifying the Administrator/Directors of any potential hazards for further action
• Being flexible and adaptable to new tasks and responsibilities as required by the company

What You Need

• A proactive and responsible attitude towards maintenance and health & safety
• The ability to identify hazards and take appropriate action
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with team members and management
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to maintain and inspect equipment and systems regularly

About Us:

At Careline Lifestyles, we are a family-run specialist provider of residential and nursing care, dedicated to supporting adults with acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions, mental health needs, learning disabilities, and complex physical disabilities.

Our focus is on empowering people to live life to the fullest, maintaining their identity, and improving their quality of life.

Benefits of Working for Careline Lifestyles:

• Unrivaled career pathway opportunities
• 24-hour employee assistance program
• Permanent contracts, paid holiday leave & company pension scheme
• Free onsite parking & uniform provided

Shifts:

• Full-time, 8-hour shifts
• Monday to Friday

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.