About the Role
Job Title: Maintenance Assistant
Job Reference: SN1221032PoyMA
Location: Poynton, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Full Time
Harbour Healthcare is recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant in Stockport. 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 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, etc.)
* 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.
* Ensure the maintenance of the Care Centre’s exterior, including:
* Keep any sheds, outbuildings, and waste storage areas clean and tidy.
* Clear snow and grit the drive, paths, and any areas accessible to Clients, Visitors, or Staff Members.
* Maintain external gardens, flower beds, & hanging baskets to a high standard.
* Clean all signs/lighting outside the Care Centre.
* Carry out any patching up or touching up of decoration as required.
* Test the fire alarm system weekly and log results.
* Ensure all ventilation units and lights are kept clean; replace 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” for recording defects.
* Assist/supervise with deliveries to the Care Centre.
Communication:
* Liaise with Home Manager or delegated Staff Member regarding maintenance work.
* Participate in Staff and Client meetings as required.
Training & Development:
* Attend mandatory training days/courses as required.
* Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
Health & Safety:
* Ensure paints and varnishes are used and stored according to manufacturers’ instructions.
* Ensure areas for painting/varnishing are well ventilated and safe.
* Report any illness of an infectious nature or accidents immediately.
* Understand and implement the Care Centre’s Health and Safety policy.
* Promote safe working practices in the Care Centre.
Tangible Benefits of Working for Harbour
* Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment, and more!
* Cycle Scheme – up to 39% savings on bike purchase
* FREE face-to-face counselling for you and your family!
* £30 voucher 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 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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