At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our luxury property running smoothly with maintenance and repairs.
- Company: Join an award-winning Care Home provider with a family-like culture.
- Benefits: Free meals, enhanced leave, cycle scheme, and extra time off for milestone birthdays.
- Other info: 40 hours per week with on-call duties every other weekend.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a fast-paced environment while enjoying great rewards.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance and a proactive, organised approach.
The predicted salary is between 14 - 14 £ per hour.
Are you a maintenance whiz with an eye for detail and a passion for keeping things running smoothly? We're looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join our team! From day-to-day upkeep of the building and grounds to ensuring top-notch health and safety standards, your role will be vital in maintaining our luxury property. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, apply now and be part of something truly special!
We offer some excellent rewards and benefits including:
- 1 free meal per shift.
- Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
- Uniform provided.
- Increased Annual Leave entitlement.
- Extra annual leave for team members who work with us for 3 years or more.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Milestone Birthdays - get EXTRA time off to celebrate that special birthday.
- Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement (subject to length of service).
- Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals (T&Cs apply).
- Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
- Long service awards.
- Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
- Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).
Location: Osbern Manor, 26-28 Hoath Lane, Wigmore, Gillingham ME8 0SW
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Shift: Days (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm and on call duties every other weekend)
We are an award-winning Care Home provider who deliver high quality, kind and compassionate care. For our residents, joining one of our Homes is like joining our family - and we make that no different for our new colleagues. If you have experience in maintenance or a similar job role and have a proactive approach to work then this could be the role for you!
What will you be doing:
- Carry out routine maintenance, repairs and decorating throughout the home.
- Complete regular checks in line with Oakland Care's Health and Safety, Emergency and Fire policies and procedures.
- Monitor and maintain equipment, fixtures and fittings.
- Make sure gardens, grounds and outdoor areas are safe and well-preserved.
- Assist with planned maintenance programmes and contractor visits.
- Perform basic plumbing, painting, carpentry and general maintenance tasks.
- Support with keeping accurate maintenance and safety records.
What you need to succeed:
- Previous experience in a similar maintenance, caretaking or facilities role.
- Possess good practical skills across a range of maintenance duties.
- Understand Health and Safety requirements within a workplace setting.
- Is proactive, organised and able to work independently as well as being a team player.
- Excellent communication skills and enjoys working with older people.
- Takes pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our family.
Apply now! If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!
Maintenance Assistant - Osbern Manor-Maintenance in Gillingham employer: Oakland Care
At Harpenden Springs, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for our Senior Care Assistants. With benefits like enhanced bank holiday pay, milestone birthday leave, and a cycle to work scheme, we ensure our team members feel valued and appreciated. Our commitment to employee growth and recognition, combined with our family-oriented culture, makes us a rewarding place to work for those passionate about delivering high-quality care.
