Morgan Hunt is recruiting for Maintenance Handyperson to work with a Care Home based in Bedfordshire on a Permanent basis. The details of the job are below: Maintenance Handyperson Hours: 40 hours - 08:00am to 16:00pm or 09:00am to 17:00pm Mon to FriSalary: £35k pa Location: BedfordshireSuitable candidates must have full clean driving licence and company van provided.We supply a uniform and PPE. Tool kit. Key Responsibilities General
* Carrying out general repairs, including carpentry, plumbing and decorating
* Completing a Maintenance handbook, which involves equipment and Health and Safety checks
* Undertaking minor repairs to fixtures and fittings
* Shampooing carpets as directed by the Home Manager
* Making suggestions which help improve the building and site to the benefit of the care home
* Driving the minibus as required
* Carrying out internal/external window cleaning where required and within Health and Safety Regulations.
* Monitor the medicare system
* Health and Safety audits monthly
Outdoor
* Maintaining the grounds, including mowing, ground aeration, flower beds, weeding and pruning
* Clearing leaves, snow, ice and moss
* Carrying out routine maintenance to grass cutting machinery and equipment
* Maintaining cleanliness and tidiness of all external hard areas to a high standard
* Emptying litter bins regularly
* Cleaning and clearing all drains and gullies
Deliveries and Post
* Taking deliveries of post, stores, materials and other goods as required
* Delivering goods or materials to the respective care home and keeping accurate records of this
Painting and Decorating
* Assisting with moving items of furniture or equipment as required, with due regard to current Health and Safety and Lifting and Handling regulations
* Preparing rooms, lounges or corridors for decoration and decorating them when necessary
* Cleaning spillages as required
Personal Specification Essential:
* Experience with basic building repairs and maintenance and grounds maintenance
* The ability to priorities tasks
* Knowledge of basic health and safety legislation
* Willing to undergo training as required; able to understand and apply regulations (such as health and safety, manual handling regulations, etc)
* Able to operate electrical/mechanical systems
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
* Able to regularly handle/carry heavy items
* Able to work unsupervised
* Full UK driving license
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.