Maintenance Tecnician

Bright Futures Care Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized care organization is seeking a Maintenance Technician based in Warrington to ensure that residential homes and schools are well-maintained. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a solid understanding of maintenance processes. This role offers a salary of £28,000 and various employee benefits including a health cashback scheme and life assurance.

Benefits

Salary of £28,000

Simply Health cashback scheme

Care Friends employee referral scheme

Bright Stars bonus payments

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Maintenance Technician is essential.
• Two years' experience is required.
• Experience in a health and social care setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure premises are maintained to professional and statutory standards.
• Perform maintenance tasks including electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Support continuous improvement of premises.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing skills

Carpentry skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Fire Door Assessor certification

PAT Testing qualification

Basic electrical qualification

Tools

General maintenance tools

Job description

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Looking for a Maintenance Technician Role Across Residential Care Homes and Schools? Look No Further!

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to work across our residential homes and schools and be responsible for stock control at our maintenance unit in Penketh, Warrington.

Maintenance Technicians ensure the premises and equipment are maintained to a professional and statutory standard to provide all employees and residents with a safe, comfortable and pleasant environment.

Our Maintenance Technicians are experienced technicians with an eye for quality. The Technicians have in-depth knowledge of maintenance procedures to enable them to keep the buildings in an excellent state of repair. They are expected to embrace and engage with continuous improvement of all the premises, supported by professional development for themselves and members of the team.

Experience

Proven experience working as a Maintenance Technician is essential

Two years' experience is required

Understanding of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, plastering, decorating tasks and other systems

Knowledge of groundworks

Working knowledge of tools, common appliances and devices

Experience in a health and social care setting is desirable but the right attitude and willingness to understand the needs of supporting our homes is essential

About us

Bright Futures Care is a specialist organisation supporting young people and adults with Autism and Learning Difficulties, inclusive of complex communication, sensory, and behavioural support needs.

We provide a great quality of care and education, in high-quality environments, with highly motivated and skilled staff teams.

• Salary of £28,000
• Simply Health cashback scheme (includes dental/optical/physiotherapy/ health and wellbeing support)
• Care Friends employee referral & reward scheme
• Bright Stars bonus payments, employee of the month
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme entitlement
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

Fire Door Assessor, PAT Testing and basic electrical qualification are desirable

Additional requirements

• Flexibility to cover business needs
• A problem-solver with exceptional communication and organisational skills, and attention to detail
• A team player with a positive approach and a can-do, first-time-fix attitude
• Values driven with excellent customer service
• Ability to work autonomously and responsibly with a strong eye for detail and a desire to provide a quality finish
• An ability to complete out of hours work including covering weekends on a rota basis and occasional evenings as required depending on the home's requirements
• Understanding of the company ethos and the ability to uphold the Company Values
• A full driving licence is essential
• Advanced understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques
• As part of the recruitment and selection process, an Enhanced DBS Check will be completed

The working hours are Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm with one weekend in 6 on call.

May have access to a company vehicle for Bright Futures work use.