Maintenance Operative

Orwell Healthcare; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mandatory training

Subsidised cafe

Death-in-Service Insurance benefit

Company pension

Continuous Professional Development

Employee referral scheme

Tax saver scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike storage

Company events

Sick pay

Job summary

Orwell Healthcare in Rathgar, Dublin 6, is seeking a motivated Maintenance Operative to join our maintenance team. The role focuses on keeping buildings, grounds and equipment safe, clean and well presented to support residents and staff.

You will perform repairs, basic plumbing/electrical tasks, conduct safety inspections, handle stock deliveries with the company van, and provide cover where needed. Flexibility to work any 5 days over 7 is required.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience, healthcare or hotel environment an advantage.
• Fire safety awareness/experience.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings, grounds, equipment and furniture to a high standard.
• Carry out day-to-day maintenance, repairs and servicing as scheduled.
• Perform basic plumbing and electrical tasks within competence and report issues requiring specialist attention.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and safety inspections.
• Ensure all areas of the home are clean, tidy and well presented.
• Assist with waste removal, including clinical waste, in line with safety procedures.
• Use the company van to deliver and collect stock, including food and supplies.
• Provide cover for the minibus driver when trained.
• Assist the Gardener with maintenance of the grounds and provide cover during periods of leave.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive maintenance records.
• Report hazards, defects or ad-hoc repair needs promptly.
• Follow all health & safety, fire safety and infection-control procedures.
• Carry out other reasonably related duties as assigned within the scope of the role.

Skills

Maintenance

Fire safety

English proficiency

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Driving licence

Job description

Job Description

Location: Rathgar, Dublin 6

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (39 hours per week)

About Us

Orwell Healthcare is one of Dublin's most respected healthcare providers, renowned for delivering exceptional care to our residents since 1987. We operate across two locations in Rathgar:

• Orwell Private: Convalescence, Long-Term Care and Acquired Brain Injury Unit
• Garville Private: Long-Term Care

Our vision is to provide a continuum of high-quality, person-centred care in a friendly, homely and luxurious environment. Services include residential long- and short-term care, dementia care, acquired brain injury care, respite care and home care support.

Role Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Maintenance Operative to join our Maintenance Team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop within an established and supportive organisation.

The role involves ensuring the buildings, grounds, equipment and environment are maintained to a high standard, promoting the safety, comfort and wellbeing of all residents, staff and visitors.

This position requires flexibility, with the successful candidate expected to work any 5 days over 7.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings, grounds, equipment and furniture to a high standard.
• Carry out day-to-day maintenance, repairs and servicing as scheduled.
• Perform basic plumbing and electrical tasks within competence and report issues requiring specialist attention.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and safety inspections.
• Ensure all areas of the home are clean, tidy and well presented.
• Assist with waste removal, including clinical waste, in line with safety procedures.
• Use the company van to deliver and collect stock, including food and supplies.
• Provide cover for the minibus driver when trained.
• Assist the Gardener with maintenance of the grounds and provide cover during periods of leave.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive maintenance records.
• Report hazards, defects or ad-hoc repair needs promptly.
• Follow all health & safety, fire safety and infection-control procedures.
• Carry out other reasonably related duties as assigned within the scope of the role.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous maintenance experience (healthcare or hotel environment an advantage).
• Fire safety awareness/experience.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Full clean driving licence.

What We Offer

• Paid mandatory training
• Subsidised cafe
• Death-in-Service Insurance benefit
• Company pension
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities
• Employee referral scheme
• Tax saver scheme (Bus, Rail, Bike to Work)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike storage
• Company events
• Sick pay (as per policy)

Additional Information

• Satisfactory references
• Garda Vetting
• Pre-employment medical assessment

Work Location: In person

Orwell Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer.