Multiskilled Tradesperson

Bloomcare Group; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Multiskilled Tradesperson to join their team in a vibrant care village. This role involves performing a variety of maintenance tasks, ensuring that the environment is safe and well-maintained for residents. The ideal candidate will possess a diverse skill set in property maintenance, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive attitude. With a commitment to ongoing training and development, this position offers a supportive work environment where your contributions will be valued. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others and enjoy a range of attractive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and training

28 days annual leave

Food provided while on shift

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Uniform provided

Free on site parking

Shopping and dining discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in property maintenance within a care setting.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, fire safety, and legionella control.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance to ensure high standards in the care home.
• Conduct safety checks and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with contractors and oversee fire safety equipment.

Skills

Property Maintenance

Health and Safety Knowledge

Fire Safety Knowledge

Excellent Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

IT Literacy

Positive Attitude

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Tools

Digital Maintenance App

Job description

At Bloomcare, our values define us and shape everything that we do. We know our success depends not just on the happiness of our clients, but also on the happiness of our colleagues.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Multiskilled Tradesperson, with either a multi trade background or extensive care home maintenance knowledge gained in a similar role, who will be responsible for both reactive and planned repairs and maintenance at our care village Rowan Garth in Anfield.

Please note to be successful in the position, you must be flexible to provide an on-call emergency support service out of hours when required.

Salary and Hours

Full time - Monday to Fridays

Contract 37.5 per week

Responsibilities

• Carry out day to day repairs and some refurbishment activity to maintain high standards in the care home, including joinery, painting, and decorating, basic plumbing and electrical maintenance.
• Carry out statutory safety checks at stipulated frequencies including but not limited to fire alarm testing, emergency lighting, nurse call, water temperatures and ensure accurate records are kept.
• Undertake audits and ensure servicing is carried out on all equipment and accurate records are maintained.
• Liaison with contractors and suppliers to service the needs of the care home.
• Work closely with the Rowan Garth Management and nominated colleagues to make sure that our residents live in a place that is safe and well maintained at all times.
• Fire warden responsibilities (training provided), overseeing fire drills and evacuations, and regular checking of all fire safety equipment.
• Ensure all bedrooms are always refreshed and in a ready to let condition.

Who we are looking for

• A multiskilled tradesperson with experience in a wide range of property maintenance in a care setting.
• Proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks and responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of all buildings, external grounds, and equipment.
• Someone who can demonstrate excellent knowledge of Health and Safety, fire safety and legionella control.
• Organised self-motivated person who can work effectively on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and have a positive can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication skills and friendly attitude.
• Well-presented and punctual with a clean and tidy working practice.
• IT literate with ability to use an online audit system and organise work via our digital maintenance app.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) would be desirable.
• Driving licence essential.

Benefits and Rewards

• Comprehensive induction, on-going training and development, access to paid NVQ training.
• 28 days annual leave*
• Food provided while on shift.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme with payment up to £1,000*
• Uniform provided.
• Free on site parking.
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema, dining, days out and much more.

Bloomcare values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves. We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment the company offers an attractive salary and benefits.

Bloomcare is not able to accept applications from people living and working abroad. We are not currently accepting external sponsorship applications at this time.