Maintenance Operative Prestwick Care is a successful family run business. We are a top care home provider based in the North East of England. We are currently looking for a Maintenance Operative to work in our exquisite home Bay View House in Whitley Bay. Job Title: Maintenance Operative Location: Whitley Bay About the Role We are seeking a Maintenance Operative to join our team at Bay View House.In this role, a Maintenance Operative is responsible for ensuring the building, facilities, and equipment are safe, functional, and well-maintained. What We Offer Full training package. Employee assistance programme. Employee discount card at our leisure sites. Key Responsibilities To carry out day to day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds in order to ensure that the Care Home is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order. Report and action any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture/equipment and any other potential hazards to the Home Manager, who will advise accordingly. Test the alarm system, and log results, weekly. Check call points, fire exits, door retaining devices and fire emergency lights, as specified in Company procedures. Liaise with Home Manager or delegated Staff Member regarding maintenance work to be carried out. Undertake driving duties if required by Home Manager or Person in Charge limiting trips to necessary mileage only i.e. frequent visits to GP should be reduced by planning. Be On Call for advice/action in any emergencies which may arise out of hours. Required Skills & Experience General maintenance knowledge/experience Ideally having knowledge of current Health and Safety regulations Good communication skills Confident team player Clean driving license Use of car or similar vehicle Willingness to receive training on current Health & Safety/Fire/EHO issues Satisfactory DBS check Ability to work on own initiative