Overview
HC-One are looking for a Maintenance Operative with solid experience in maintenance, building, DIY, cleaning and housekeeping. You'll also need technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, as well as ideally some IT skills. And, whenever you communicate with a resident or co-worker, you'll be truly considerate and kind. As a Maintenance Operative, you will help ensure our Residents live in a place that's proactively inspected and brilliantly maintained at all times.
You will carry out audits and make sure records are kept up to date. Whether you're replacing a tap or mixer valve, fitting a new extractor fan, repairing the timber on a bedroom window or putting up new wallpaper in the dining room, you will do so with a sense of kindness above anything else. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and it is important that you are able to recognise signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.
We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family. We are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.
Salary and location: £13.20 to £13.55 per hour — Wallasey
Responsibilities
* Carry out maintenance tasks across building services, including mechanical and electrical systems, basic carpentry, plumbing, and decorating.
* Conduct proactive inspections, audits and ensure records are kept up to date.
* Repair or replace components (e.g., taps, mixer valves, extractor fans, timber damage, wallpaper) with care and attention to resident wellbeing and comfort.
* Communicate effectively with residents and co-workers with kindness and professionalism.
* Adhere to safeguarding policies and report concerns promptly; participate in safeguarding training as required.
Qualifications & Skills
* Solid experience in maintenance, building, DIY, cleaning and housekeeping.
* Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
* Ideal: IT skills.
* Strong communication, customer service and team collaboration abilities.
* Ability to recognise safeguarding concerns and know the appropriate actions to take.
Benefits
* Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications.
* Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
* Free uniform
* During a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available
* Company pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Group life assurance cover
* Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
* Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
* GP online - 24/7 GP consultation for you and your children under 16
* Colleague discounts and wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Programme)
* Recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
* Refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role
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