At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain the care home, including painting, decorating, and gardening tasks.
- Company: Harbour Healthcare, a supportive and community-focused care provider.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, discounts, wellness support, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours with on-site parking and seasonal events.
- Why this job: Join a team that values your skills and offers real impact in a caring environment.
- Qualifications: General maintenance knowledge and good communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 12.87 - 12.87 £ per hour.
- Maintenance Assistant- Painter/decorator/gardener
- 37.5 hrs per week
- Full time
- St Catherines Care Home - Bolton - BL6 5QU
Harbour Healthcare are recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant in Bolton.
Your role will includeensuringall legal documents are completed , to carry out day to day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds in order to ensure that 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.
- Good communication skills
- Confident team player
- Clean driving licence
- 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)
Desired
- 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, who will advise accordingly.
• Ensure the maintenance of the Care Centre’s exterior, including
- Keep any sheds, outbuildings and areas in which waste is stored in a clean and tidy condition.
- Clear snow and grit the drive, paths and any areas to which Clients, Visitors or Staff Members have access.
- Ensure all external gardens, flower beds, & hanging baskets etc are maintained to a high standard.
- Clean all signs / lighting outside the Care Centre.
- Carry out any patching up or touching up of decoration as and when required in order to maintain the standard of Care Centre.
- Test the fire alarm system, and log results, weekly. Check call points, fire exits, door retaining devices and fire emergency lights, as specified in Company procedures.
- Ensure all ventilation units and lights are kept clean. Replace any 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” in which defects are recorded by Staff Members. Use this book to effect repairs/replacements daily.
- Assist/supervise with deliveries to the Care Centre. Monitor delivered goods closely.
Communication
- Liaise with Home Manager, or delegated Staff Member, regarding maintenance work to be carried out.
- Participate in Staff and Client meetings as required.
Training & Development
- Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
- Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
Health & Safety
- Ensure that paints and varnishes are used and stored only in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.
- Ensure areas in which any painting / varnishing work is being done is well ventilated and safe for Clients, Visitors and Staff Members.
- Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.
- Understand and ensure the implementation of the Care Centre’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
- Promote safe working practice in the Care Centre.
What are the Tangible benefits for working for Harbour?
- Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!
- Flex Earn – Earned wage access.
• FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family!
- Staff recognition award ceremonies
- £30 voucher available every month 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, can be used at over 80 big brands
• Wellbeing portal
- FREE meditationseries
- 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
- On-site parking
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Maintenance Assistant - Painter/decorator/gardener in Bolton employer: Harbour Healthcare Limited
Harbour Healthcare is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. As a Maintenance Assistant at St Catherines Care Home in Bolton, you will benefit from competitive pay, extensive training opportunities, and a range of perks including discounts on shopping and entertainment, access to mental health support, and recognition awards, all while contributing to a safe and welcoming environment for residents and staff alike.
Contact Details:
Harbour Healthcare Limited Recruitment Team
