Maintenance Assistant

Job Overview

Full time, 37.5 hrs per week, £12.87 per hour. St Catherines Care Home – Bolton – BL6 5QU. Harbour Healthcare is recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant in Bolton. Your role will include ensuring all legal documents are completed, carrying out day‑to‑day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds to maintain a safe and efficient environment. You will also be required to be on call only for emergencies.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

Required

• General maintenance knowledge/experience (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 other potential hazards to the Home Manager.
• Maintain the Care Centre’s exterior, including sheds, outbuildings and waste storage areas.
• Clear snow and grit drive, paths and any accessible areas.
• Maintain external gardens, flower beds and hanging baskets to a high standard.
• Clean all signs and lighting outside the Care Centre.
• Carry out any patching or touching up of decoration as required.
• Test the fire alarm system, log results weekly, check call points, exits, door retaining devices and emergency lights.
• Keep ventilation units and lights clean; replace defective bulbs/diffusers.
• Test all portable appliances as specified.
• Test and record water temperatures as specified.
• Maintain a “Maintenance Book” to record defects and effect repairs daily.
• Assist/supervise deliveries to the Care Centre; monitor goods closely.

Communication

• Liaise with Home Manager or delegated Staff Member regarding maintenance work.
• Participate in Staff and Client meetings as required.

Training & Development

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

Health & Safety

• Ensure paints and varnishes are used and stored according to manufacturers’ instructions.
• Ensure painting/varnishing areas are well ventilated and safe.
• Report immediately to the Home Manager or Person in Charge any illness, infection or accident involving a client, colleague, self or another.
• Understand and implement the Care Centre’s Health and Safety policy, Emergency and Fire procedures.
• Promote safe working practice.

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping, fashion, days out, travel, entertainment and more.
• Flex Earn – earned wage access.
• Free face‑to‑face counselling for you and your family.
• Staff recognition award ceremonies.
• £30 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 50% discount across hundreds of retailers.
• Free eye test and discounted glasses.
• Cashback card – save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands.
• Wellbeing portal featuring free meditation series, podcasts, virtual events, mental health support, workout plans, digital gym classes, mindset and wellbeing series.
• Seasonal company events, competitions and incentives.
• On‑site parking.

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