Maintenance Assistant
Salary: £29,565.90
Stockport / Staffordshire
39 hours per week
Choose to live life in Colour by working at Borough Care where we believe that everyone should be encouraged and supported to live their best possible life. We have 12 residential care homes across Stockport and Staffordshire and continue to grow. For almost 30 years we have worked with amazing people every day. From those who live at Borough Care homes and their families, to our care home staff and our head office team, we are all united in our aspiration to live life in colour. As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest any surplus money into the services we offer, to serve the best interests of our residents and their families.
About the role
As Maintenance Assistant, you will support 12 care homes across Stockport and Staffordshire. Day to day you’ll provide a reactive repairs service with health and safety and the needs of our residents at the forefront of your mind.
Multi-Skilled person required for a unique role within a vibrant care home group
A multi-skilled building maintenance person is required for variety tasks across different disciplines, including building maintenance, joinery, plumbing, and painting. This role requires flexibility, problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team. This permanent role allows the right candidate with the correct skills to make a difference to people who live and work in our care homes.
KEY TASKS OF THE POST
- Fault Finding: Identifying and diagnosing various building and building services
- Building Maintenance: Undertaking minor building repairs and maintenance related tasks to the building the fabric, fixtures and fittings including plumbing, joinery.
- Preventative Maintenance: Carrying out routine checks and maintenance to prevent breakdowns.
- Painting and Decorating: Experience is required for one off tasks
- Safety Compliance: Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Communication: Effectively communicating with team supervisor and other members of the maintenance team.
- Documentation: Recording all maintenance activities, modifications, and repairs.
Essential skills and experience:
- Multi-skilling: Proven experience in multiple trades, building repairs, joinery, plumbing and painting
- Troubleshooting: Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of relevant regulations, codes, and safety procedures.
- Physical Fitness: Ability to perform physically tasks and work in various environments.
- Take instruction from the maintenance supervisor to maintain the agreed time schedules for the completion of repairs and tasks
- Time Management: Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload effectively to complete the work in a speedy and safe manner
- Work in cooperation with the home manager and staff to plan the safety of the residents while the works take place
- Manage the Health and Safety around the residents and staff while the works take place
- Training and Supervision: Assisting in the training and supervision of other maintenance personnel as required.
Benefits of the role
- Variety and Challenge: Opportunities to work on diverse tasks and projects.
- Career Growth: Potential for knowledge and skill development.
- Job Security: Permanent position for multi-skilled maintenance professionals.
- Problem Solving: Satisfaction of resolving complex issues and contributing to operational efficiency.
- Independence: Opportunity to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
This job description is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the post and not as an exhaustive list of duties and tasks. The post holder will be required to undertake other duties appropriate to his/her grade/position, which are not listed above, at the direction of their supervisor or Manager
Expectations of the role
The successful candidate will undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check
Must hold a current full, driving licence.
Travel between 10 care homes in Stockport and two in Staffordshire is required
A company van is provided to carry tools and materials between sites
Benefits to working for Borough Care:
By working with us you will receive some excellent rewards & benefits including:
- 28 days holiday, with an additional day holiday for your birthday (after 1 years' service)
- Access to My Hub, with a range of discounts for high street shops, supermarkets and restaurants
- Employee Assistance Programme that supports on all aspects of your lifestyle including free counselling and financial advice
- Long term sick payments
- Life Assurance cover
- Pension plan
- Fully-funded training for nationally recognised qualifications
- Career progression opportunities
- Refer a Friend Scheme – you’ll get £375 once the person joins the Borough Care family
- Fully-funded training for nationally recognised qualifications
- Career progression opportunities
Why not join an organisation that makes a difference and is committed to helping people live their best possible life. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds. We understand that many Maintenance Assistants prefer part time contracts. Let us know the hours you want to work and we will do our best to accommodate.
