We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Operative at The Knights Retirement Home, St Anne's
The role:
This is a part-time role offering 25 hours per week, however additional hours may be available here or at one of our other services within the area.
We are looking for someone, ideally with an artisan trade background, to undertake the maintenance and repairs of our residential care home. Duties will include, but not limited to, planned preventative maintenance, water monitoring, minor to medium repairs of the building environment, re-decorating and overseeing of contractors.
About you:
You will have experience with basic electrics, plumbing and an understanding of nurse call and fire alarm systems.
You will have a solid background in either general building, joinery or painting and decorating, with the ability and know how to perform tasks within any of these areas.
Previous experience as a maintenance operative in a care home or other similar environment is especially welcome although not essential.
You must be able to prioritise and manage your workload whilst working with minimal supervision. You will also be able to price up work for quoting, as well as overseeing outside contractors. An understanding of ordering materials, working with suppliers and working to budgets will be essential for this role.
You will be required to work in communal areas of the care home as well as residents' bedrooms, the post holder will be required to undertake a full, enhanced DBS check prior to commencing.
A driving license and your own vehicle is preferred although not essential for this role as you will primarily be based at The Knights.
All tools and uniform are provided.
About us:
We are a Residential Care Home registered for 31 elderly ladies and gentlemen situated in the seaside town of St Anne's On The Sea. We are currently rated as GOOD with the Care Quality Commission and are part of the Pearlcare group.
For an informal chat, please feel free to call Mary or Emily on
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.31 per hour
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person