York
Salary: up to £14.91 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week
Why join us?
Brainkind is a leading UK charity that works alongside people with an acquired brain injury, autism, and learning or physical disabilities to help them live as independently as possible. Our teams across the UK support people to move forward with their lives. It’s a special feeling to share their individual journeys and play a part in the progress they make. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you’ll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
MAIN PURPOSE
The purpose of this position is to manage the maintenance and upkeep of the site in accordance with published policies and required standards. To ensure the smooth operation of all building and site services. There will also be a requirement to provide transport services for the service users to and from various off-site day centres, colleges, trips out etc, as and when necessary.
It is a requirement of the company that a professional and sympathetic attitude is presented at all times that reflects the company’s standards, aims and principles.
Please note that no tasks are to be undertaken if they are outside of the documented competency of the post holder.
Main duties will include:
• To conduct routine maintenance and monitoring checks.
• To undertake minor refurbishment and redecoration to areas of the service as requested.
• To ensure that the security features of the service are maintained, including perimeter fencing, lighting, CCTV and other features where fitted.
• To carry out basic repairs internally and externally.
Skills/experience required:
• Excellent communication skills
• A driving license is essential
• Awareness/knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation
• Knowledge of COSHH
Benefits Include:
• A competitive hourly rate of £14.91 per hour
• 33 Days Annual Leave
• Buy/Sell up to 5 days Annual Leave per year
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and Support
• Company Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Eye Voucher Scheme
• Long Service and Staff Awards
• Free Parking
To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button
Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible.
***All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*
Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkindis committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It’s a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.
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