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CareTech supports adults with complex needs and cares for children and young people, offering carefully designed programmes in specialist services, many of which have schools and residential services attached.
Our services include modern outward-looking residential care for children, young people, and adults. We operate a significant range of supported living schemes that include individual flats, houses, and grouped accommodation arrangements.
The portfolio of services we offer includes an acute brain injury rehabilitation centre, specialist services hospitals, residential children’s homes, and specialist education schools teaching hundreds of students.
What will you benefit from
As a Maintenance Operative, you will achieve greatness, and for your hard work and commitment, we will reward you!
Salary: Competitive Salary
Flexible working Monday to Friday
Holiday: 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
Progression: Most of our managers have been promoted from within through our leadership programme
Wellbeing: A host of wellbeing tools and advice, including employee assistance
Stunning working environments in beautiful houses and locations, with excellent facilities for our teams
Refer a friend scheme that offers a bonus whenever you refer a friend or family member who joins us
The Role of a Maintenance Operative
The maintenance operative is responsible for domestic repairs & maintenance upkeep of the premises, minor projects within the site, and all compliance needed for the site’s operation.
- Ensure that all parts of the environment are safe, welcoming, clean, hygienic, in good repair, and sensitive to the needs of the students.
- Maintain high professional standards of record keeping and reporting related to the site.
- Participate in and undertake regular audits of quality systems as necessary.
- Conduct regular inspections and address works from contractors that fall below required standards.
- Ensure compliance with all current national regulations and inspection standards relevant to this establishment.
- Ensure compliance with environmental health standards and regulations of the regulatory body.
- Manage your workload proactively and effectively, taking responsibility for maintenance tasks.
- Liaise with the Regional Facilities Manager on larger projects and seek assistance from the Facilities Manager on technical matters.
- Identify projects that will improve the facility’s image, functionality, and operational or educational efficiency.
- Complete projects within schedule and ensure areas occupied by contractors are left in good condition.
- Maintain the grounds of the facility.
What you will bring
- Building and maintenance knowledge.
- Experience with compliance and record keeping.
- A trade background is preferred but not essential.
Enhanced DBS and reference checks will be conducted in line with government regulations and safer recruitment practices. Online searches of shortlisted candidates will be performed as part of safeguarding checks, focusing on suitability to work with children. All employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities and challenging discrimination of any kind.
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