Maintenance Person

Job Responsibilities

The maintenance person will ensure the premises and grounds are maintained to a high standard and provide the residents with a safe, comfortable and pleasant environment in which to live.

• Carry out repairs as required or contact engineers/service agents where applicable.
• Undertake basic visual electrical checks on all equipment, ensuring that all plugs and cables are inspected for damage and that labels are legible and correct. Report any faults to the Home Manager and Electrical Contractor.
• Ensure that daily/weekly/monthly fire checks are completed, including the fire alarm system, fire extinguisher, fire doors and sprinkler system, and record findings.
• Perform pre-weekend checks of lights, electrical and heating prior to the weekend or bank holidays.
• Submit monthly meter readings of gas, electricity and water to the Administrator/Manager on specified dates.
• Undertake general redecoration works as instructed by the Home Manager.
• Maintain the grounds, keeping grass cut, shrubs, bushes and hedges pruned and the site generally weed free.
• Respect residents' privacy and communicate with nursing staff if works may affect resident care.
• Under the direction of the Home Manager, participate in the collation of key performance indicator data and evidence.
• Perform any ad hoc duties required to meet service delivery for the home.

Required Qualifications

• Maintenance experience (minor electrical, plumbing, joinery).
• Knowledge of current Health and Safety regulations.
• Previous work in a care environment is an advantage.
• Valid driving licence and own transportation.
• IT literacy with good knowledge of Microsoft Office and comfort using a PC or laptop.
• Good communication skills.
• Confident team player.
• Willingness to receive training on current Health & Safety/Fire/EHO issues.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to follow and prioritise tasks and responsibilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full time contract.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• Pay: £14.64 per hour.
• Working hours: 8 am - 4 pm or 9 am - 5 pm.
• Ability to work some weekends.
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rated for part time).
• Free DBS (T&C's apply).
• Free or discounted meals.
• Company pension.
• Free in house training via our e learning platform.
• Year ly salary review.
• Refer a friend scheme, with up to £750 reward for each referral (T&C's apply).

Important Note

Aurem Care is not a sponsoring organisation. All applicants must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure it independently.