Maintenance Person

Healthcare Ireland Group; Keady; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

The chance to be part of a growing HC"

Continuous professional development

Pension plan (if applicable)

Uniforms and PPE provided

Monthly incentives and recognition

Free parking

Job summary

Healthcare Ireland Group is seeking a Maintenance Person for Dunlarg Care Home in Keady, County Armagh. The role supports resident safety and comfort by performing repairs, coordinating with local contractors, and assisting with on-site facilities management.

The role requires at least 1 year in maintenance or similar work, a valid UK driving license, and basic numeracy and literacy. It offers progression opportunities, paid leave, and a pension plan where applicable.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of maintenance or similar role experience.
• Basic numeracy and literacy are minimum requirements.
• Keyboard and PC skills with basic proficiency for standard office applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a well decorated, safe, and comfortable environment in and outside of the Home.
• Ensures minimum standards are delivered in all units.
• Identifies and reports damage, faults, and issues to line manager.
• Liaises with local contractors on site to keep maintenance schedules on time.
• Deliver bloods, collect scripts and drive to suppliers when needed.
• Undertake other duties designated by the Home Manager.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Reading and following safety protocols

Basic numeracy and literacy

Keyboard and PC skills

Tools

UK driving license

Job description

Maintenance Person

Join Our Team at Dunlarg Care Home

Situated in the tranquil countryside of Keady village, County Armagh, Dunlarg Care Home offers a welcoming and supportive environment with easy access to local shops and public transport. Our home comprises two units, providing care for up to 58 residents.

We offer a broad range of care services including General Nursing and General Residential Care, with specialised support for individuals with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health needs, and Physical Disabilities under 65.

At Dunlarg, every new resident receives a warm welcome and is encouraged to embrace their “home away from home” experience.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a friendly and caring setting, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

Each of our Homes has a Maintenance person, who is vital in ensuring the safety, comfort and well-being of residents and team members. From fixing leaky taps to organising the repair of electrical systems to maintaining the grounds and ensuring fire safety regulations are met – this is a varied role and a key member of the team. With each repair and maintenance task, you’re not just fixing things, you’re supporting the team in providing excellent care to our residents in their Home.

The Maintenance person is essential in ensuring we can provide a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for our residents where they feel at home.

About the role

The Responsibilities:

• Maintains a well decorated, safe, and comfortable environment in and outside of the Home.

• Ensures that Healthcare Ireland’s minimum standards are delivered in all units.

• Identifies and report damage, faults, and other related issues to line manager.

• Liaises with local contractors on site, as required, providing local knowledge and guidance in order that maintenance schedules can be on time.

• Deliver bloods, collect scripts and drive to suppliers when needed

• Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager.

The Benefits

• Paid annual leave

• The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company

• Continuous professional development and training

• Values-led culture

• Overtime available

• Opportunities for progression

• Pension plan (if applicable)

• Attractive hourly rate

• Access NI fee paid for

• Uniforms and PPE provided

• Monthly incentives and recognition awards

• Free parking

We do not offer sponsorship for this role

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

About the company

Healthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.

We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.

Required Criteria

• The Right to Work in the UK
• A minimum of a years experience in a maintenance or similar role
• Basic numeracy and literacy are minimum requirement
• Valid UK driving license and use of a car for company business

Desired Criteria

• Keyboard and PC skills with a basic level of proficiency for the standard range of office applications such as word and excel

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