Maintenance Operative

Responsible to: Maintenance Operative

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Ensure a high standard of workmanship when carrying out maintenance repairs to the Home.
• Inform the Maintenance Coordinator of any faults that may incur significant expenditure or require a specialist contractor.
• Liaise daily with Maintenance Administrator to ensure that daily whereabouts are adhered to and to inform of any problems relating to prepared diary.
• Ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed correctly and legibly and issued to the Maintenance Administrator in accordance with Voyage policy.
• Be contactable by phone daily between 8:00am and 6:00pm to discuss any issues.
• Hours of work are 37.5 per week, starting at 8:00am by travelling to Voyage property and ending at 4:00pm when leaving Voyage property and travelling home.
• Occasionally stay overnight (in Hotel), at the discretion of the Maintenance Coordinator, to facilitate works at Homes further away than an acceptable travelable distance.
• Communicate all potential additional maintenance work with Service Manager to establish the level/schedule of work required.
• Maintain positive working relationships with service users, staff, and visitors by being considerate, courteous, and presenting a clean and tidy appearance.
• Use materials in order of date of purchase to minimise wastage and ensure value for money is obtained when purchasing materials.
• Keep any designated work/storage areas clean and tidy, with regard to relevant health and safety requirements, including ensuring that COSHH materials are stored correctly in accordance with COSHH procedures.
• Occasional attendance at homes/services as required to load and unload furniture items and/or domestic appliances.
• Attend any training that Voyage considers applicable.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the operation of the following services in each home/service:

• Emergency lighting systems where applicable, fire panels, break glasses, and fire doors.
• Lighting – re-fixing or replacement of fittings including emergency lighting.
• Electrical repair/replacements within the scope of Part P.
• Plumbing system including waste outlets, taps, sanitary ware, unblocking of drains, toilets etc.
• Laundry equipment including connecting and disconnecting machines, plumbing in replacement machines as necessary, and removal from site of redundant equipment.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Post: Maintenance Operative
Location: National
Essential
Desirable
How and when tested
Education/Qualifications

Driving Licence
Good general level of education
Experience in a previous role

Trade background
C&G or NVQ qualified

Application Form
Interview
Certificates

Skills/Abilities

Organisational skills
Multi-skilled within the Built Environment trades
Ability to work unaided within a Care Home environment
Communication skills

Trade background
Trade qualifications ie C&G, NVQ

Application Form
Interview
References

Experience

Previous experience gained in a similar role
Experience of working within a social care/healthcare setting
Multiple site working

Application Form
Interview
References
CV

Knowledge and Understanding

In-depth knowledge of all aspects of building maintenance
Knowledge of H&S requirements
Knowledge of Building Regulation requirements

Application Form
Interview

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