Maintenance Operative - Elswick

Careline Lifestyles; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in residential care, Careline Lifestyles is seeking a Maintenance Operative to ensure premises safety and maintenance. The successful candidate will manage health and safety inspections, maintain records, and oversee emergency equipment. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate and solid benefits within a supportive family-run environment.

Benefits

24-hour employee assistance program

Permanent contracts & paid holiday leave

Company pension scheme

Free onsite parking & uniform provided

Qualifications

• Responsible attitude towards maintenance and safety.
• Ability to identify hazards and take necessary action.
• Strong communication to cooperate with management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections for health and safety hazards.
• Maintain records and report issues in a timely manner.
• Organize and test fire equipment and conduct drills.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Communication skills

Hazard identification

Job description

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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
  
  

Job Title: Maintenance Operative

Location: Elswick, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

Hourly Rate: £13.42

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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