Maintenance Operative- Field based

The Esland Group Ltd; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van & fuel card

Overtime rate

Tools supplied

Refer-a-Friend £500

Monthly recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts via E-together

Free parking

Birthday day off

Make a real difference to a child's生活

Job summary

The Esland Group Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Operative (Field based) in Belper - Support Centre. This permanent, full-time role reports to the Estates Manager and offers a salary of £31,500 per year.

You will work as part of a multi-skilled team, performing carpentry, plumbing, plastering, painting, basic electrics and gardening across care homes and other areas of the business. A full driving licence and willingness to travel between homes are essential, with Jira used to manage workload.

Qualifications

• Multiskilled maintenance experience in property care environments.
• Ability to perform carpentry, plastering, painting, plumbing and basic electrics.
• Confident in driving and traveling between sites.
• Good communication and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and completion of all aspects of general maintenance and repair in our homes.
• Completion of any other maintenance tasks as required, working with the wider maintenance team across our homes.
• Adhering to health and safety regulations and reporting any issues to management.
• Willingness to work one Saturday every 6 weeks.

Skills

Carpentry

Plastering

Painting

Basic electrics

Plumbing

Gardening

Driving licence

Jira

Tools

Jira

Job description

Maintenance Operative- Field based

Department: Estates & Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Belper - Support Centre

Reporting To: Estates Manager

Compensation: £31,500 / year

Description

Are you a competent and multiskilled Maintenance professional looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Operative to be part of a multi-skilled team, providing property maintenance and repair to our care homes plus other areas of the business. You will work as a part of an integral team, carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance and repair procedures such as carpentry, plumbing, plastering, painting, basic electrics and gardening skills.

We are looking for someone who is happy and confident to carry out a range of works, maintenance and property upkeep across the Bedford area.

Who we are?

At Esland, we have a clear mission of providing high quality residential care, education and other wrap around services which offers a bespoke specialist service to Local Authorities ensuring that they get the best outcomes for their young people.

We are proud of the quality services that we offer both Local Authorities, children and our staff. We are a provider of choice, offering long term placement stability and through our Road to Resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination and completion of all aspects of general maintenance and repair in our homes.
• Completion of any other maintenance tasks as and when required, working with the wider maintenance team across our homes.
• Adhering to all health and safety regulations and reporting any issues to management.
• The successful candidate must be willing to work one Saturday every 6 weeks.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

You will have experience in all aspects of general maintenance and the ability to carry out this work to a high standard.

• You will have experience in all aspects of plastering, carpentry and decorating, in order to provide an efficient and comprehensive maintenance service to our homes.
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing and electrics.
• Excellent communication skills, to liaise effectively with all levels of the organisation.
• You will be experienced in the safe use of powered hand and bench tools.
• You can work both independently and as part of the wider team.
• Confident in using IT systems - Currently we use Jira to manage and update jobs.
• A full driving license is essential, along with flexibility to travel across our homes.

Benefits

• Company Van & Fuel Card
• Overtime rate
• Tools Supplied
• Earn £500 via our Refer-a-Friend scheme
• Monthly recognition awards
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme via E-together.
• Free parking
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!