At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our care home in top shape with various maintenance tasks and repairs.
- Company: Join an award-winning team at Westbourne Tower Care Home in beautiful Dorset.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, supportive environment, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Be part of a caring community with a focus on safety and quality.
- Why this job: Make a difference in residents' lives while honing your maintenance skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance or a trade qualification is a must.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Maintenance Operative at Westbourne Tower Care Home in Dorset.
About the Role
Your focus as a Maintenance Operative will be to ensure the building and grounds are well maintained, undertaking a variety of routine maintenance tasks, checks to services and applying basic fixes to equipment and systems while ensuring facilities are fully functional.
- Carry out all general maintenance tasks and basic repairs including electrical, plumbing, joinery and building tasks inside and outside the Home.
- Support new residents to arrange their rooms as they wish.
- Ensure routine re-decoration is undertaken as required to maintain the standards in the home.
- Advise on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods.
- Provide out of hours emergency service and participate in the on-call rota.
About You
- Have a minimum of one year’s experience in a general maintenance or handy person role and/or hold a professional qualification in a trade.
- Hold a full driving licence.
- Have knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
- Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
Required Documentation
ADBS Disclosure check (cost met by Avery Healthcare) and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Maintenance Operative in Bournemouth employer: Avery Healthcare Group
At Westbourne Tower Care Home in Dorset, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where our Maintenance Operatives can thrive. With flexible shift patterns, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to employee well-being, we ensure that our team members feel valued and empowered to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Join us and be part of an award-winning team dedicated to maintaining a safe and welcoming home for all.
