Overview
Are you a maintenance whiz with an eye for detail and a passion for keeping things running smoothly? We’re looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join our team! From day-to-day upkeep of the building and grounds to ensuring top-notch health and safety standards, your role will be vital in maintaining our luxury property. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, apply now and be part of something truly special!
Benefits
- We offer some excellent rewards and benefits including:
- One free meal per shift for all team members
- Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
- Increased Annual Leave entitlement (team members who work with us for 3 years or more receive extra annual leave)
- Cycle to Work scheme – save on commuting costs and improve health
- Milestone Birthdays — extra time off to celebrate that special birthday
- Company sick pay over and above the statutory entitlement (subject to length of service)
- Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&Cs apply)
- Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives
- Long service awards
- Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs)
- Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs)
Location
Location: Harpenden Springs, 22-24 Grove Road, Harpenden AL5 1PX
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay: £13.20 per hour
Contract: Full-time
Shift: Days
We are an award-winning Care Home provider who deliver high quality, kind and compassionate care. For our residents, joining one of our Homes is like joining our family — and we make that no different for our new colleagues. If you have experience in maintenance or a similar job role and have a proactive approach to work then this could be the role for you!
Responsibilities
- Carry out routine maintenance, repairs and decorating throughout the home
- Complete regular checks in line with Oakland Care’s Health and Safety, Emergency and Fire policies and procedures
- Monitor and maintain equipment, fixtures and fittings
- Make sure gardens, grounds and outdoor areas are safe and well-preserved
- Assist with planned maintenance programmes and contractor visits
- Perform basic plumbing, painting, carpentry and general maintenance tasks
- Support with keeping accurate maintenance and safety records
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a similar maintenance, caretaking or facilities role
- Possess good practical skills across a range of maintenance duties
- Understand Health and Safety requirements within a workplace setting
- Proactive, organised and able to work independently as well as being a team player
- Excellent communication skills and enjoys working with older people
- Takes pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
Our mission
Our mission is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our family.
- Family
- Integrity
- Respect
- Exceptional
- Sustainable
Apply now!
If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!
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