Maintenance Assistant

About the Role

Job Title: Maintenance Assistant

Job Reference: SN1221032PoyMA

Location: Poynton, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Full Time

Harbour Healthcare is recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant in Stockport. Your role will include ensuring all legal documents are completed, carrying out day-to-day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services, and grounds to ensure the Care Centre is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order. You will also be required to be on call but only for emergencies.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

Required:

• General maintenance knowledge/experience (e.g., minor electrical, plumbing, joinery work, etc.)
• Confident team player
• Use of a car or similar vehicle
• Willingness to receive training on current Health & Safety/EHO issues
• Satisfactory Police check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)
• Understanding of central heating systems, laundry equipment, and hot & cold water systems
• Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations

Main Responsibilities

General Maintenance:

• Ensure ALL legal documentation is completed on time.
• 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 Care Centre’s exterior, including:
• Keep any sheds, outbuildings, and waste storage areas clean and tidy.
• Clear snow and grit the drive, paths, and any areas accessible to Clients, Visitors, or Staff Members.
• Maintain external gardens, flower beds, & hanging baskets to a high standard.
• Clean all signs/lighting outside the Care Centre.
• Carry out any patching up or touching up of decoration as required.
• Test the fire alarm system weekly and log results.
• Ensure all ventilation units and lights are kept clean; replace defective light bulbs/diffusers.
• Test all portable appliances as specified in Company procedures.
• Test and record water temperatures as specified in Company procedures.
• Maintain a “Maintenance Book” for recording defects.
• Assist/supervise with deliveries to the Care Centre.

Communication:

• Liaise with Home Manager or delegated Staff Member regarding maintenance work.
• Participate in Staff and Client meetings as required.

Training & Development:

• Attend mandatory training days/courses as required.
• Maintain professional knowledge and competence.

Health & Safety:

• Ensure paints and varnishes are used and stored according to manufacturers’ instructions.
• Ensure areas for painting/varnishing are well ventilated and safe.
• Report any illness of an infectious nature or accidents immediately.
• Understand and implement the Care Centre’s Health and Safety policy.
• Promote safe working practices in the Care Centre.

Tangible Benefits of Working for Harbour

• Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment, and more!
• Cycle Scheme – up to 39% savings on bike purchase
• FREE face-to-face counselling for you and your family!
• £30 voucher for the nominated ‘Employee of the Month’
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Blue Light Card – up to 50% discount across 100’s of retailers
• Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
• Cashback card – save up to £500 annually at over 80 big brands
• FREE meditation series
• FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events
• FREE mental health support programmes
• FREE workout plans
• FREE Live digital gym classes
• FREE mindset and wellbeing series
• Seasonal Company events, competitions, and incentives

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