Maintenance Person – Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Location: Hampden Hall Care Centre, Tamarisk Way, Weston Turville, Aylesbury, Buck, HP 5ZB
Salary: £, to £, per annum, depending on experience
Hours: hours per week
Shifts: 8.am to 4.pm, Monday to Friday (flexibility required for on call service)
Job type: Permanent
Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate
We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Maintenance Person to join our family at Hampden Hall Care Centre. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.
Why work at Westgate?
1. Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
2. Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
3. Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
4. Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £ for a successful referral!
5. Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
6. Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
7. Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
8. Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
About the role:
9. Painting and decorating, general joinery, basic electrics and basic plumbing
10. Ensure that all mechanical and non-mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment on the premises is maintained and in safe and clean working order, carrying out all necessary and mandatory checks on all fire and lighting equipment as well as other facilities
11. Keep up to date with new developments and required maintenance checks for nursing homes
12. Check the maintenance books on all floors daily and action immediately
13. Know the location of fuse boxes, main stopcocks etc and how to turn off services if required
14. Check fire alarm systems weekly, ensuring all information is recorded
15. Check emergency lighting and water temperatures monthly, ensuring all information is recorded
16. Ensure fire appliances are checked and serviced regularly
17. Check all fire doors weekly and record any issues
18. Carry out quarterly fire drills and ensure staff follow fire evacuation procedures and assist with updating fire evacuation procedures
19. Check all electric lights daily and replace bulbs as necessary
20. Make sure the Nurse Call System is in good working order at all times by carrying out regular checks and documenting this
21. Check all pressure relieving mattresses monthly to ensure they are functioning correctly. Report to Home Manager if there are any issues
22. Check all beds and bed controls on a monthly basis and ensure they are working correctly. Report to Home Manager if there are any issues
23. Redecorate all rooms and corridors as requested by the Home Manager
About you:
24. The right to live and work in the UK
25. A clean, valid Driving Licence
26. Skilled in painting and decorating, basic electrics and basic plumbing
27. Knowledge of Health and Safety and Fire Safety
28. Understanding of general maintenance work / DIY and experience of dealing with minor repairs
29. Good communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team
30. Good health and fitness, the post involves lifting and requires physical stamina
31. Previous experience in a care home environment is desirable but not essential
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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