Summary Details:
1. Maintenance Person
2. Froxfield
3. £13.55 per hour
4. 37.5 hours per week
5. Not for Profit Care Provider
Please be aware that the location of this home is relatively remote and can be challenging to reach by public transport. We would encourage you to consider your commute to this home before applying.
Brendoncare are looking for a Maintenance Person to work in the maintenance and upkeep of the site in accordance with published policies and required standards. To ensure the smooth operation of all building and site services.
Summary Requirements
6. Knowledge of building maintenance, planning and administration
7. Knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, heating, ventilation and electrical systems and qualified with at least one trade skill.
8. Experience of using IT software including Word, Excel, & Outlook.
9. Knowledge of appliance maintenance and repair
10. Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
Summary Responsibilities:
11. Conduct regular routine checks of the building and facilities. Identify faults and either rectify them or engage appropriate approved contractors to undertake the work. Keep a record of completed reactive tasks.
12. Ensure a Planned Preventative Maintenance programme for the site is kept in accordance with legal, corporate and local requirements and works carried out as scheduled.
13. Keep up to date records of inspections and maintenance relating to the building, grounds and equipment, in accordance with legal, corporate and local requirements.
14. Manage the maintenance budget and expenditure with the home manager and procure, in conjunction with the Procurement Manager as required, all goods, materials, spares and tools required. Maintain an inventory of company tools and equipment.
15. Liaise with appointed contractors, issue relevant Permits to Work and sign off work-sheets as appropriate.
16. Liaise with approved suppliers, obtaining and negotiating quotations and ensuring completion of ordered works to a satisfactory standard. Ensure Purchase Orders for works are raised, authorised, issued and recorded as required.
What can we offer?
17. Minimum of 5.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
18. Enhanced annual leave after five years to reward long service and dedication
19. Extensive training and continual personal development
20. Meals provided while on duty in our care homes
21. Free initial DBS check
22. Free parking (subject to availability)
23. An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24 hour support for staff and their immediate family members
24. Free occupational health assessments during periods of sickness
25. Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
What is Brendoncare Froxfield like?
Brendoncare Froxfield provides residential and nursing care for 44 people, including as care for people living with dementia.
Froxfield has been designed to provide a home-like atmosphere where individual needs can be met. With three separate households, there is a feeling of living in a small family unit while residents have access to all the home’s facilities. Each of the bedrooms has a view of the gardens or surrounding fields and lanes.
The home has a house rabbit named Rolo who will often free-roam in communal areas and the beautiful garden, and there are plenty of opportunities for residents to continue with previous leisure interests, trips out and events held at the home.
Who are Brendoncare?
Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England.
We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague – they are able to live their life to the fullest potential.
Our values reflect who we are – together we are kind, positive, brave and empowering. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us.
In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team.