Responsibilities
- Carry out minor repairs to buildings, furniture, fixtures and equipment, minor plumbing and carpentry within the home as required; liaise with the Property Advisor and external contractors for more specialised repairs or projects.
- Assist with the induction and training of colleagues, including fire familiarisation and operation of emergency exits, fire points and evacuation procedures.
- Participate in leading fire drills and exercises.
- Carry out general gardening tasks, ensuring outbuildings, storage sheds and related areas are tidy, safe and secure.
Qualifications
- A trade or similar qualification (Essential).
- Experience in a similar maintenance role or in a trade (Essential).
- Extensive experience carrying out repairs, general decoration and basic electrical work (Essential).
- Demonstrated experience in Fire and all Health & Safety checks and other legislative obligations, including associated record keeping (Essential).
- Strong communication and organisational skills (Essential).
Benefits
- 28 days paid holiday FTE (including Bank Holidays).
- Overtime Incentive Scheme.
- Company pension scheme – employers' contribution matched up to 6%.
- 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit.
- Length of Service Awards at 5, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years.
- Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App.
- Refer a Friend scheme (refer to earn up to £300 per referral).
- Free learning and development – opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider.
- Free DBS checks.
Legal & Eligibility
- Will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and an enhanced DBS disclosure; this post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
- The successful applicant may need to provide DBS evidence.
- Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
- This role is open to UK‑based candidates only; sponsorship is not available.
