Maintenance Technician – Senior Living Community

Colonial Group; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 31 days leave pro rata

Comprehensive induction

Dayforce Wallet for extra pay

Medicash healthcare

Life Assurance

Pay progression

Learning and career development

Sick pay

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Abbeyfield Living Society in Bolton Le Sands, Carnforth, is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join Proctor House. The role involves repairing, maintaining, and inspecting building facilities and equipment to ensure a safe, well-maintained environment for residents.

You will work as part of a team, with the ability to operate independently when needed; basic DIY skills and a caring approach to older people are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact well with people.
• Works well individually and in a team.
• Possesses general DIY skills/experience.
• Able to think outside the box and take initiative.
• Shows empathy and understanding of older people.

Responsibilities

• Provide first response to repairs and identify faults or refer to contractor.
• Carry out day-to-day maintenance and repairs of building, fittings and equipment (including decorating to void flats).
• Complete checks on equipment (plant and others) regularly.
• Perform fire safety policy checks and health & safety duties.
• Check lighting, replace bulbs and report electrical faults.
• Carry out minor repairs in tenanted/leasehold flats as required.
• Place orders for repair materials and related goods.
• Keep relevant paperwork and SOPs up to date.

Skills

Communication

Team player

DIY skills

Initiative

Empathy

Job description

Abbeyfield Living Society in Bolton Le Sands, Carnforth, is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join Proctor House. The role involves repairing, maintaining, and inspecting building facilities and equipment to ensure a safe, well-maintained environment for residents.

You will work as part of a team, with the ability to operate independently when needed; basic DIY skills and a caring approach to older people are essential.