Job Description
Maintenance Operative
Stockport, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (38 hours per week, includes occasional evenings and weekends)
Sponsorship: Not currently available
What We’re Looking For
* Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
* Be ‘on-call’ for advice / action in any emergencies which may arise in or out of hours.
* Organised, reliable, and confident in planning checks
* Passionate about improving the lives of older people
* Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values
What We Offer
* A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
* Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
* A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day
* A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents
Responsibilities
* Report and action any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture / equipment and any other potential hazards to the Home Manager.
* Ensure the maintenance of the Home’s exterior, including:
o Keep any sheds, outbuildings and areas in which waste is stored in a clean and tidy condition.
o Clear snow and grit the drive, paths and any areas to which Residents, Visitors or Staff Members have access.
o Where applicable, litter pick, cut the grass around the building and tend to any flowerbeds, hanging baskets etc.
o Clean all signs / lighting outside the Home
* Carry out any touching up or making good of decoration as and when required in order to maintain our high standards.
* Complete weekly planned maintenances such as statutory compliance checks, testing of the fire alarm system, and log results, weekly. Check call points, fire exits, door retaining devices and fire emergency lights, as specified in Company procedures.
* Complete and accurately record all Planned maintenance as required. (Please see PPM list)
* Ensure all ventilation units and lights are kept clean. Replace any defective light bulbs / diffusers.
* Test all portable appliances as specified in Company procedures. (If trained and competent)
* Test, and record, water temperatures, clean and chlorinate shower heads as specified in Company procedures.
* Maintain the home’s “Maintenance Book” in which defects are logged and PPMS are recorded. Use this book to effect repairs/replacements daily. If unable to complete the task, please log with Helpdesk.
* Assist/supervise with deliveries to the Home. Monitor and sign off deliveries.
* Assist Contractors onsite.
Qualification & Skills
* On-call availability in emergencies or out-of-hours as needed.
* Ability to work as part of a team and independently as required.
* Valuing kindness and compassionate care toward residents.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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