Job Title: Maintenance Operative
Location: Oldbury, West Midlands
Salary: £12 - £13 per hour (DoE) + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-time/Full-time
Services:
It's the small things that can often make the biggest difference. At Absolute Healthcare, we know it's our privilege to care for people - supporting them to live with dignity and independence. Right now, we're looking for a caring and organised individual to join us as a Maintenance Operative at our Gables Nursing Home to help us be the positive difference to our resident's lives.
This is an excellent opportunity to work for a leading healthcare provider in one of their fantastic nursing homes.
Benefits & Incentives:
* The opportunity to complete further qualifications
* Free uniform
* Free car parking
* 5.6 weeks' annual leave (pro-rata)
* Comprehensive induction
* Career development opportunities
* Pension scheme
Job Description:
You will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and overall well-being of our residents. Your primary role will be to maintain the physical environment of the care home ensuring it maintains a homely environment, has fully functioning facilities and complies with health & safety regulations and legislation.
Maintenance Responsibilities:
* General day to day maintenance of the home and basic repairs including household electrical, plumbing joinery, decorating and building tasks both inside and outside the home including garden and grounds maintenance.
* Responsible for specific Health and Safety duties with regard to safeguard systems including: weekly checks on water temperature, weekly checks on fire alarms and monthly checks on emergency lighting systems and fire exits/firefighting equipment.
* Being accountable for safety and cleanliness within the care home and grounds is to the satisfaction of Environmental Health, local Fire Authority requirements and Health & Safety regulations.
* Advising on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods.
* Ensuring supplies and equipment are stored in a safe and tidy manner.
* Providing out of hours emergency service, participating in the on-call rota.
* Conducting routine inspections of premises and equipment.
* Performing preventative maintenance.
* Handling basic repairs and maintenance.
* Overseeing contractors when professional repairs are necessary.
* Diagnosing mechanical issues and correcting them.
* Repairing machines, equipment, or structures as necessary.
* Audit water, fire, wheelchairs, bedrails and mattresses.
* Develop and maintain positive relationships with all residents, family, visitors and colleagues.
* Carry out a variety of planned and reactive maintenance/repair tasks.
* Undertake general facilities support tasks as required.
* Carry out regular painting and decorating tasks to keep the home at an exceptional level.
* Diagnose issues and create an achievable, agreeable solution.
* Identify hazards and undertake point of work risk assessments as required.
Maintenance Requirements:
* You will have previous experience in a maintenance role and can demonstrate a range of hands-on, general maintenance skills, e.g., electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting & decorating, as well as a good understanding of health & safety regulations.
* Experience of working in a care home environment would be an advantage.
* Proven maintenance experience.
* Related degree/Diploma from a technical college.
* Skilled in the use of hand and power tools.
* Ability to take apart machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace defective parts.
* Ability to check blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogues as necessary.
* Ability to use common tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches.
* Experience with precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devices.
* Experience performing routine maintenance.
* Strong organizational and follow up skills.
* Eye for detail.
* Professional presentation and attitude.
* Ability to maintain focus while working individually.
* Strong time management skills and a proactive attitude.
* Own vehicle and tools required
This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.00-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Day shift
Application question(s):
* Do you have access to your own tools and van?
Experience:
* Maintenance: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Clean DBS (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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