Maintenance Person

Hampshire County Council; Guildford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a maintenance person to help keep our homes clean, safe and pleasant for residents and staff. You will support the Maintenance Supervisor with cleaning, minor repairs, and grounds work while maintaining high H&S standards.

Strong teamwork, empathy for residents and the ability to build good relationships are essential. Applicants should be committed to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, with a collaborative approach to supporting residents and

Qualifications

• Understanding of Health and Safety regulations.
• Routine maintenance skills.
• Excellent team player.
• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues.
• Empathy and understanding in interactions with residents.

Responsibilities

• Support the Maintenance Supervisor with cleaning, minor maintenance and repairs to buildings, furniture and fittings.
• Maintain grounds and gardens to high cleanliness standards and ensure Health & Safety compliance.
• Undertake checks of fire and security alarms and record water temperatures where applicable.
• Keep written records such as incident report sheets.
• Build positive relationships with residents, their families and colleagues.

Skills

Health & Safety regulations

Routine maintenance

Team player

Relationship building

Empathy with residents

Job description

Our homes provide the right environment for us to deliver the outstanding care our residents deserve. As a Maintenance Person you’ll play a key role in ensuring we can deliver our services in a clean, safe, and pleasant environment, so our residents and staff can feel proud of their surroundings.

What you'll do:

• Maintenance and cleaning duties: Support the Maintenance Supervisor with heavy cleaning, essential minor maintenance and repair work of buildings, furniture and fittings and maintenance of grounds and gardens, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and Health and Safety compliance at all times.
• Health and safety: Undertake checks, test and record fire and security alarms systems and equipment and test and record water temperatures and content in accordance with procedures.
• Record Keeping: Keep written records, such as record books or incident report sheets.
• Build Relationships: Establish positive and supportive connections with residents, their families and colleagues.

What we're looking for:

• Understanding of Health and Safety regulations.
• Routine maintenance skills.
• Excellent team player.
• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues.
• Empathy and understanding in interactions with residents.

Why join us?

• Rewarding Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
• Professional Growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
• Competitive Benefits Package

Want to see what it's like?

We welcome prospective applicants to visit the home before applying. To arrange a visit, please contact Justin Fenton using the details below.

Contact details for an informal chat about the role, or to arrange a visit to the warehouse: Justin Fenton, Maintenance Supervisor on [e-mail] or Sam More, Registered Manager on [e-mail].

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Maintenance, Handyman, Facilities, Facilities Assistant, Buildings Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Technician.