Maintenance Worker

Greensleeves Care; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a respected care charity as a Maintenance Worker, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and comfort of residents. This position involves performing repairs, assisting in training colleagues on safety protocols, and maintaining the premises. The organization values respect, openness, and responsibility, offering a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. With a commitment to employee development, you will have access to free learning opportunities and a comprehensive rewards package. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

Length of Service Awards

Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Free learning and development

Free DBS

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar maintenance role or trade is essential.
• Demonstrable knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and maintenance on buildings and equipment.
• Assist in training colleagues on safety and emergency procedures.
• Participate in fire drills and maintain safety records.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Fire Safety Knowledge

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Trade Qualification

Tools

Basic Electrical Tools

Plumbing Tools

Carpentry Tools

Job description

Home: Lavender Fields
Location: High Street, Seal, Sevenoaks, TN15 0AE
Pay details: £12.93 per hour
Hours: 30 hours per week

Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities? At Greensleeves Care we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 28 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer and Greensleeves Care are endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

As the Maintenance Worker, you will:

• Carry out minor repairs to buildings, furniture, fixtures and equipment, minor plumbing and carpentry within the home as required, liaise with the Property Advisor and external contractors for more specialised repairs or projects.
• Assist with the induction and training of colleagues, e.g., fire familiarisation, operation of emergency exits, fire points and evacuation procedures.
• Participate support to lead fire drills and exercises.
• Carry out general gardening tasks, ensure outbuildings, storage sheds etc. are tidy, safe, and secure.

To apply, you will need:

• A trade or similar qualification
• Experience in a similar role within maintenance (or experience in a trade)
• Extensive experience of carrying out repairs, general decoration, basic electrical, plumbing and carpentry
• Demonstrable experience of Fire and all Health & Safety checks and other legislative obligations along with the associated record keeping
• Strong communication and organisational skills

We would encourage those with prior experience as Plumbers, Painters, Decorators to apply.

Rewards & Benefits Package

• Company pension scheme – employers contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awards at 5, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 year
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
• Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
• Free learning and development – Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
• Free DBS

DBS – The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Greensleeves Care Core Values

Respect – We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.

Openness – We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.

Responsibility – We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibly towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note this role is open to UK-based candidates only.