Maintenance Operative – Regional
Location - Central Belt and East Scotland
£27,722.24 per annum* – Plus Company Van and Phone
40 hours per week
Why work for us?
We spend so much time at work don’t we, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff. Let’s have some fun while we’re at work, support each other and work hard as a team. There’s loads of training and promotion opportunities available for those who want to pursue it and every day job satisfaction for all regardless of role.
Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes and you can ‘feel’ the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors. The team at Sanctuary Care is special and we’re looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role.
Where you’ll work
You will support 9 homes across Central Belt and East Scotland, to cover our Homes based in Ayr, Prestwick, Kilmarnock, East Kilbride, Hamilton, Dumfries, Edinburgh and Tranent.
Are you our next Maintenance Operative? Here’s more about the role:
* First and foremost – we work together as a team to enrich our residents’ lives – let’s support our colleagues too and have fun in the process
* Maintaining a safe and well-presented environment, you will carry out general maintenance in the home and its grounds
* As well as carrying out weekly health and safety checks and risk assessments, you should also work to relevant regulations and guidelines
* Becoming our C365 Champion (our online compliance platform) and supporting our MOs with any technical matters that may arise
* Occasional contact with contractors and residents is possible, so strong communication (both written and verbal) and organisational skills are key to this role
* Working alongside our Regional Maintenance Managers to identify in-house projects to be carried out across the Region
* The role will involve supporting the network of homes across our Central Belt and East Scotland region, so regular driving will be expected in this role.
What skills do I need?
* Team work! A happy team, makes for happy residents and a happy home
* The successful candidate will need to have basic health and safety knowledge. Knowledge of Legionella disease is also desirable.
* A current driving licence.
* Experience of working in Maintenance in a Care environment would be an advantage.
* The role will include use of an iPad and or Laptop along with compliance applications that you will use daily.
Benefits and rewards
* Company van and fuel card provided
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
* Enhanced family leave (following a qualifying period)
* Life assurance
* CQC performance bonus
* Overtime enhancement
* Occupational sick pay after qualifying period
* Excellent training and development opportunities
* Refer a friend scheme with payment of up to £500 available
* Contributory pension from Sanctuary Care
* Access to a free 24/7 support service providing support including legal, financial, emotional and medical advice
* Exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, recognition and much more via “Sanctuary e-hub”
* Criminal Records Checks are funded by Sanctuary Care.
*salary total includes a policy allowance off £661.44 per annum
We hope you feel you could be our next team member.
Job Reference : 220664
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