Maintenance Person

Restful Homes; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Royal Leamington Spa is looking for a dedicated maintenance person to manage repairs and general maintenance tasks across their facilities. Responsibilities include maintaining building systems, conducting inspections, and overseeing subcontractor work. Candidates should have at least 1 year of maintenance experience and a valid driving license. This is a full-time permanent role with active participation in ensuring safety regulations and emergency services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in maintenance.
• Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the upkeep and serviceability of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Conduct regular inspections and document maintenance actions.
• Organize PAT testing of electrical items as per safety regulations.
• Provide an on-call service for emergency works.

Skills

Skilled within the building industry

Hand and power tool operation

DIY skills for maintenance activities

Knowledge of COSHH/Health and Safety

Job description

*** We do not offer sponsorships at the moment and you must also be residing within the UK to be considered for this role ***

Gainsborough House Care Home are seeking an experienced and dedicated maintenance person to join their team! To act as Maintenance person, responding to a variety of requests for repairs and general maintenance of the building and grounds, fixings, fittings and equipment and providing a general courier service.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures the upkeep and maintenance of the site, including all building, mechanical and electrical systems, specialist equipment and its general contents
• Ensures the serviceability of all heating, lighting, plumbing and all services and non-medical equipment, including emergency lighting and fire alarms
• Conducts regular inspections of the premises and maintains documented records of all preventative maintenance, breakdowns, repairs and alterations
• On a weekly basis, undertake the fire alarm test and routine check of wheelchairs, reclining chairs and Nursing beds.
• Develops and implements preventative maintenance programmes in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards
• Organises PAT testing of electrical items in accordance with Health and Safety requirements
• Reports major faults that are likely to incur significant expenditure or require the services of a specialist contractor
• Supervise works carried out by contractors and authorise day sheets prior to payment of invoices
• Maintain inventories of all maintenance equipment
• Accompanies local fire officer on inspections
• Provides an on-call service should emergency works be required
• Must be flexible to work in a number of Care Homes to support other maintenance personnel and cover holiday periods.
• Able to be called upon during out of normal working hours

These duties are not exhaustive. Job holders may be asked to undertake other responsibilities within their spheres of responsibility and competence.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Skilled / semi-skilled capabilities within the building industry, preferably in the electrical, plumbing or carpentry sections
• Hand and power tool operation applicable to trade
• DIY skills to support the range of maintenance activities
• COSHH / Health and Safety

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for maintenance work, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our team's success.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Experience: Maintenance 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person