Location: Wickmeads Residential Home - Christchurch - BH6 4LG
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum
Hours: 40hrs per week (Monday - Friday with no weekend working)
Job Opportunity: Maintenance Operative
We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Operative to join Wickmeads, our residential care home located near Tuckton Gardens and River Stour, Christchurch, Dorset.
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a range of building maintenance and repairs to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for residents.
Key Duties
1. Planned and reactive maintenance including plumbing, heating, electrical work, decoration, fire testing, care equipment, and carpentry.
Skills and Experience
* Basic Electrical Safety Certificate
* Knowledge of Plumbing and Legionella
* Experience with heating, electrical, and fire systems
* Ability to work independently and use initiative
* MEWPS experience (desirable but not essential)
* Heating and/or Plumbing qualifications (ideal but not essential)
Experience working in a care environment and managing various maintenance tasks daily is preferred.
Benefits
As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we offer:
* Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
* Reward and Recognition Schemes
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Industry-Based Qualifications
Join our team at Wickmeads and be part of our mission to provide outstanding care.
About Us
Care South is one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK, based on reviews from residents and their families on carehome.co.uk. Our HEART values guide us in delivering exceptional care. For more information, visit our website.
For inquiries, contact the recruitment team at 01202 712448.
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