Harbour Healthcare is recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant at St Catherines Care Home in Bolton, BL6 5QU. Your role will include:
* Ensuring all legal documents are completed
* Carrying out day-to-day maintenance on the building, services, and grounds to ensure safety and efficiency
* Being on call for emergencies
Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
Required:
* General maintenance knowledge/experience (e.g., electrical, plumbing, joinery)
* Confident team player
* Use of a vehicle
* Willingness to receive training on Health & Safety/EHO issues
* Satisfactory police check and POVA List check (if applicable)
* Understanding of heating, laundry, and water systems
* Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
Main Responsibilities
General Maintenance
* Complete legal documentation timely
* Report defects and hazards to the Home Manager
* Maintain exterior areas, including sheds, waste areas, snow clearance, and gardens
* Maintain signage and lighting outside the Care Centre
* Perform decoration touch-ups as needed
* Test fire alarm system weekly and log results
* Keep ventilation units and lights clean; replace bulbs/diffusers
* Test portable appliances and record water temperatures as per procedures
* Maintain a Maintenance Book for recording defects and repairs
* Assist with deliveries and monitor goods
Communication
* Liaise with the Home Manager regarding maintenance
* Participate in meetings as required
Training & Development
* Attend mandatory training
* Maintain professional knowledge
Health & Safety
* Use paints and varnishes safely
* Ensure work areas are ventilated and safe
* Report illnesses or accidents immediately
* Implement health and safety policies and emergency procedures
* Promote safe working practices
Benefits
* Discounts on shopping, fashion, days out, travel, entertainment
* Earned wage access (Flex Earn)
* Free counselling and wellbeing support
* Employee of the Month vouchers
* Training and career progression opportunities
* Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
* Blue Light Card discounts
* Free eye tests and discounted glasses
* Cashback savings
* Free meditation series, wellbeing podcasts, virtual events
* Free mental health support, workout plans, digital gym classes, mindset series
* Seasonal events, competitions, incentives
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