This Maintenance Operative post at Akari Care's elderly care homes works alongside the home manager and the wider maintenance team. The core of the job is keeping the building and grounds in good repair, covering decoration, building repairs, grounds safety, supplies and utilities, and passing standards on to colleagues. It is a hands-on, full-time role of 37.5 hours a week, carried out around residents and requiring respect for their needs and dignity. Fit depends on solid maintenance experience and working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
What the job involves
- Ensure high maintenance standards in and around the home, working with the home manager and maintenance team
- Carry out internal decoration
- Carry out grounds maintenance and safety work
- Carry out building repairs
- Maintain supplies and utilities
- Continually assess all areas of the home and give attention to problems as they arise
- Pass maintenance knowledge and standards on to other colleagues
- Work with residents in a respectful, approachable way that supports their dignity and sense of security
Experience
- Experience of working in a similar environment
- Solid maintenance experience, including building, DIY, cleaning and housekeeping
Skills & knowledge
- Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
- General knowledge of plumbing and joinery
- Innovative, solution-based approach to maintenance and repairs
- Flexibility to adapt to changes at short notice
- Working well under pressure without affecting colleagues
- Warm, approachable and engaging manner
Other
- Respect for everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated
- Resilience and adaptability to the differing needs of colleagues and residents
What’s offered
- Competitive salary
- Pension contribution of 3%
- Recognition and referral schemes
- Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
- 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays, based on full-time hours
- Flexible working patterns
- Fully funded training and development
- Support with personal development plans
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
