Prestwick Care is a successful family run business. We are a top care home provider based in the North East of England.
We are currently looking for a Maintenance Operative to work in our exquisite homeAddison Court.
This is a great opportunity for someone who has previous experience within a similar role and has experience in minor electrical, plumbing and joinery.
REPORTING TO: Home Manager and/or their designate
JOB PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
* To carry out day to day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds in order to ensure that the Care Home is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order.
* Report and action any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture/equipment and any other potential hazards to the Home Manager, who will advise accordingly.
* Test the alarm system, and log results, weekly. Check call points, fire exits, door retaining devices and fire emergency lights, as specified in Company procedures.
* Liaise with Home Manager or delegated Staff Member regarding maintenance work to be carried out.
* Undertake driving duties if required by Home Manager or Person in Charge limiting trips to necessary mileage only i.e. frequent visits to GP should be reduced by planning.
* Be On Call for advice/action in any emergencies which may arise out of hours.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE:
* General maintenance knowledge/experience e.g. minor electrical, plumbing, joinery
* Ideally having knowledge of current Health and Safety regulations
* Good communication skills
* Confident team player
* Clean driving license
* Use of car or similar vehicle
* Willingness to receive training on current Health & Safety/Fire/EHO issues
* Satisfactory DBS check and check against the ISA list
* Ability to work on own initiative
Please apply by sending your CV ASAP.
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