Our Homes:
Derwent Lodge Nursing Home (CH62 1DX)
Lezayre Nursing Home ( CH42 4RB)
Brocklehurst Nursing Home ( M20 1JG)
Maintenance Specification:
● Reporting any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture / equipment and any other potential hazards to the Home Manager, who will advise accordingly.
● Assisting in the general repair and maintenance of the Home both externally and internally to promote effective operation and service.
● Supervising the maintenance of the Home’s grounds by the Handyperson (s) to an acceptable standard in order to promote a pleasant and safe environment for Clients, Staff and Visitors.
● Carrying out decoration as and when required in order to maintain the standard of Home.
● Testing the fire alarm system, and log results, weekly. Checking call points, fire exits, door-retaining devices and fire emergency lights, as specified in Company procedures.
● Ensuring all ventilation units and lights are kept clean. Replace any defective light bulbs / diffusers.
● Responsibility for the general oversight of the heating, lighting and use of water at the Home.
● Maintaining a “Maintenance Book” in which defects are recorded by Staff Members. Use this book to affect repairs / replacements daily.
● Responsibility for maintaining stores, equipment and tools.
● Assisting / supervising with deliveries to the Home. Monitoring delivered goods closely.
Work Experience:
● Proven experience in a maintenance role, preferably in a healthcare or similar setting.
● Proficiency in mechanical tasks, welding, logic controllers, electrical maintenance, and interpreting schematics.
● Clean driving licence
● Use of a car or similar vehicle
● Ability to work to tight deadlines
● Ability to manage pressure and conflicting demands, and prioritise tasks
● Ability to organise own time and workload
● Willingness to receive training on current Health and Safety / EHO issues
● Satisfactory DBS
Benefits:
Company Pension
Free On-site parking
Paid Breaks
Competitive hourly rates
Friendly Working Environment
Various shifts available
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