About the Role
Job Title: Maintenance Assistant
Location: Treetops Court Care Home - Park Road - Leek - ST13 8XP
Employment Type: Full Time
Harbour Healthcare is recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant in Leek. Your role will include ensuring all legal documents are completed, carrying out day-to-day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services, and grounds to ensure that the Care Centre is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order. You will also be required to be on call but only for emergencies.
Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
Required:
* General maintenance knowledge/experience (e.g., minor electrical, plumbing, joinery work)
* Confident team player
* Use of a car or similar vehicle
* Willingness to receive training on current Health & Safety/EHO issues
* Satisfactory Police check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)
* Understanding of central heating systems, laundry equipment, and hot & cold water systems
* Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations
Main Responsibilities
General Maintenance:
* Ensure all legal documentation is completed on time.
* Report and action any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture/equipment, and any other potential hazards to the Home Manager, who will advise accordingly.
* Ensure the maintenance of the Care Centre’s exterior, including:
o Keep any sheds, outbuildings, and areas in which waste is stored in a clean and tidy condition.
o Clear snow and grit the drive, paths, and any areas to which Clients, Visitors, or Staff Members have access.
o Ensure all external gardens, flower beds, and hanging baskets are maintained to a high standard.
o Clean all signs/lighting outside the Care Centre.
* Carry out any patching up or touching up of decoration as and when required to maintain the standard of Care Centre.
* Test the fire alarm system and log results weekly. Check call points, fire exits, door retaining devices, and fire emergency lights as specified in Company procedures.
* Ensure all ventilation units and lights are kept clean. Replace any defective light bulbs/diffusers.
* Test all portable appliances as specified in Company procedures.
* Test and record water temperatures as specified in Company procedures.
* Maintain a “Maintenance Book” in which defects are recorded by Staff Members. Use this book to effect repairs/replacements daily.
* Assist/supervise with deliveries to the Care Centre. Monitor delivered goods closely.
Communication
* Liaise with Home Manager or delegated Staff Member regarding maintenance work to be carried out.
* Participate in Staff and Client meetings as required.
Training & Development
* Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
* Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
Health & Safety
* Ensure that paints and varnishes are used and stored only in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.
* Ensure areas in which any painting/varnishing work is being done are well ventilated and safe for Clients, Visitors, and Staff Members.
* Report immediately to the Home Manager or Person in Charge any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self, or another.
* Understand and ensure the implementation of the Care Centre’s Health and Safety policy and Emergency and Fire procedures.
* Promote safe working practice in the Care Centre.
Benefits of Working for Harbour
* Discounts on shopping, fashion, days out, travel, entertainment, and more!
* Cycle Scheme – up to 39% savings on your bike purchase
* FREE face-to-face counselling for you and your family!
* £30 voucher available every month for the nominated ‘Employee of the Month’
* Opportunities for training and career progression
* Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
* Blue Light Card – up to 50% discount across 100’s of retailers
* Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
* Cashback card – save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands
* FREE meditation series
* FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events
* FREE mental health support programmes
* FREE workout plans
* FREE live digital gym classes
* FREE mindset and wellbeing series
* Seasonal Company events, competitions, and incentives
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