Prestwick Care is a successful family run business. We are a top care home provider based in the North East of England.
We are currently looking for a Maintenance Operative to work in our exquisite home Covent House.
Covent House is located in Birtley. It is a purpose-built care home which provides Dementia Nursing Care, Dementia Residential and General Nursing Care.
This is a great opportunity for someone who has previous experience within a similar role and has experience in minor electrical, plumbing and joinery.
REPORTING TO: Home Manager and/or their designate
JOB PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
* To carry out day to day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds in order to ensure that the Care Home is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order.
* Report and action any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture/equipment and any other potential hazards to the Home Manager, who will advise accordingly.
* Test the alarm system, and log results, weekly. Check call points, fire exits, door retaining devices and fire emergency lights, as specified in Company procedures.
* Liaise with Home Manager or delegated Staff Member regarding maintenance work to be carried out.
* Undertake driving duties if required by Home Manager or Person in Charge limiting trips to necessary mileage only i.e. frequent visits to GP should be reduced by planning.
* Be ‘On Call’ for advice/action in any emergencies which may arise out of hours.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE:
* General maintenance knowledge/experience e.g. minor electrical, plumbing, joinery.
* Ideally having knowledge of current Health and Safety regulations.
* Good communication skills.
* Confident team player.
* Clean driving license.
* Use of car or similar vehicle.
* Willingness to receive training on current Health & Safety/Fire/EHO issues.
* Satisfactory DBS check and check against the ISA list.
* Ability to work on own initiative.
Please apply by sending your CV to hr@malhotragroup.co.uk
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