Maintenance Operative at Lancum House
Reference: FEB20259532
Expiry date: 11:52, Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Location: Lancum House, Wellingborough
Benefits: Excellent benefits package
Maintenance Person - £12.10 per hour
Working Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-3pm
Shaw healthcare is delighted to announce that we are a Real Living Wage Employer as well as the UK’s largest employee-owned healthcare company. We are committed to making sure your salary is significantly more than the Government National Minimum Wage. Our employees are at the centre of everything we do.
Are you a Friendly, Compassionate and Caring person who is looking for a career where you feel valued and rewarded for the work that you do? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Do you enjoy seeing people get the most out of every day? This is what a Career in Shaw healthcare is all about. We look to provide as much flexible working as possible to secure your work/life balance.
Shaw healthcare is looking for a Maintenance Person to join the team at Lancum House in Wellingborough. You will join a team that is fully committed to making a difference to the lives of those we provide care for. Our aim is to deliver the highest standard of care to our service users.
In partnership with our Home Manager, your role will be to maintain our Home and grounds, ensuring all areas are free from hazards and all equipment and systems are safe and in full working order. As a valued member of our team, you will be responsible for:
* Ensuring the exterior of our building and grounds are maintained to a safe and good standard.
* Coordinating and controlling all building works and refurbishments with minimum disturbance to our residents and staff.
* Carrying out routine monitoring and repairs on all systems and liaising with our Home Manager if specialist repairs are necessary.
* Ensuring regular tests and checks are carried out and recorded, including boiler function checks, fire alarm systems activation, and water services and temperature tests.
* Advising the Home Manager on any potential maintenance problems, e.g., heating systems, refrigeration, electrics, gas, and faulty equipment.
* Complying with all aspects of the Health & Safety at Work Act (e.g., COSHH) to assist in the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment.
* Ensuring that safety and cleanliness within our Care Home and grounds meet Environmental Health and Fire Safety regulations.
* Maintaining and storing tools and equipment safely.
* Being the first port of call for staff when repairs are required and assisting with the induction of staff on emergency procedures.
* Giving advice over the telephone and/or being prepared to be called out to the Home in emergencies when off duty.
* Assisting with driving the Home’s minibus, or similar vehicles, for residents’ outings, as requested by the Home Manager.
We will provide you with full training, including our leadership programme which can support your development and opportunities for progression within Shaw. You will enjoy access to a variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being, including:
* Care Qualifications
* 76% Employee Owned - our employees have received over £1850 each in tax-free bonuses to date!
* Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000 for each referral by you)
* Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays
* Company Sick Pay
* Enhanced pay rates for bank holidays
* Free Uniform
* Discounted Homemade Meals while on Shift
* GP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app
* Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts
* Holiday discounts
* Death in service payment *subject to criteria
* Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards
* Online benefits and cashback rewards
* Access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support.
Salary: £12.10 per hour
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