Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant

Treetops Court Care Home - Park Road - Leek - ST 8XP

Full Time

£. Per Hr - hrs per week

Harbour Healthcare are recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant in Leek . Your role will include ensuring all legal documents are completed , to carry out day to day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds in order to ensure that the Care Centre is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order.

You will also be required to be on call but only for Emergencies.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

Required :

- General maintenance knowledge / experience e.g. minor electrical, plumbing, joinery work etc.
- Good communication skills
- Confident team player






- Clean driving licence
- Use of a car or similar vehicle
- Willingness to receive training on current Health & Safety / EHO issues
- Satisfactory Police check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)

Desired :

- Understanding of central heating systems, laundry equipment and hot & cold water systems
- Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

General Maintenance :

- Ensure ALL Legal documentation is completed on time.
- Report and action any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture / equipment and any other potential hazards to the Home Manager, who will advise accordingly.
- Ensure the maintenance of the Care Centre’s exterior, including :
- Keep any sheds, outbuildings and areas in which waste is stored in a clean and tidy condition.
- Clear snow and grit the drive, paths and any areas to which Clients, Visitors or Staff Members have access.
- Ensure all external gardens, flower beds, & hanging baskets etc are maintained to a high standard.






- Clean all signs / lighting outside the Care Centre.
- Carry out any patching up or touching up of decoration as and when required in order to maintain the standard of Care Centre.
- Test the fire alarm system, and log results, weekly. Check call points, fire exits, door retaining devices and fire emergency lights, as specified in Company procedures.
- Ensure all ventilation units and lights are kept clean. Replace any defective light bulbs / diffusers.
- Test all portable appliances as specified in Company procedures.
- Test, and record, water temperatures as specified in Company procedures.
- Maintain a Maintenance Book in which defects are recorded by Staff Members. Use this book to effect repairs / replacements daily.
- Assist / supervise with deliveries to the Care Centre. Monitor delivered goods closely.







Communication :

- Liaise with Home Manager, or delegated Staff Member, regarding maintenance work to be carried out.
- Participate in Staff and Client meetings as required.

Training & Development :

- Attend mandatory training days / courses, on or off site, as and when required.
- Maintain professional knowledge and competence.

Health & Safety :

- Ensure that paints and varnishes are used and stored only in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.
- Ensure areas in which any painting / varnishing work is being done is well ventilated and safe for Clients, Visitors and Staff Members.
- Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.






- Understand and ensure the implementation of the Care Centre’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
- Promote safe working practice in the Care Centre.

What are the Tangible benefits for working for Harbour?

- Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!
- Cycle Scheme up to % savings on your bike purchase
- FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family!
- Staff recognition award ceremonies
- £ voucher available every month for the nominated Employee of the month’
- Opportunities for training and career progression
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Blue Light Card up to % discount across ’s of retailers
- Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
- Cashback card save up to £ annually, can be used at over big brands






- Wellbeing portal :
- FREE meditation series
- FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events
- FREE mental health support programmes
- FREE workout plans
- FREE Live digital gym classes
- FREE mindset and wellbeing series
- Seasonal Company events, competitions and incentives
- On-site parking

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▶️ Maintenance Assistant
🖊️ Harbour Healthcare
📍 Leek