Regional Maintenance Operative

Sanctuary Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Greater London is looking for a Regional Maintenance Operative to ensure the safety and well-being of residents across various care homes. Responsibilities include conducting health and safety checks, performing minor repairs, and working closely with residents and staff. Ideal candidates should have practical skills, a valid driver's license, and knowledge of health and safety protocols. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, a company van, and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Confidential employee advice service

Cycle to Work scheme

25 days annual leave

Company van and fuel card

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to perform minor repairs and basic plumbing tasks.
• Knowledge of health and safety protocols, including Legionella disease.
• Must have a valid driver's license and personal transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular health and safety checks in care homes.
• Engage regularly with residents and families.
• Coordinate services with contractors and ensure high standards.

Skills

Collaboration

Practical repair skills

Health and safety knowledge

Driver's license

Tools

iPad

Laptop

Job description

Department: Health and Social Care (Maintenance, Driving and S

Operation: Sanctuary Care

Closing Date:

Salary: £35,000.04 per annum

Requisition: 227149

Regional Maintenance Operative

Covering our homes across London

£35,000.04 per annum and company van

40 hours per week

Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes and you can ‘feel’ the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors.

Are you our next Regional Maintenance Operative? Here’s more about the role:

As a Regional Maintenance Operative working within the Care Asset Team, the role is to provide support to the existing team that works within the care homes located inCentral/Greater London.

You will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents and staff, as well as maintaining the overall presentation of the homes and gardens.

Regular health and safety checks are essential to create a safe environment for everyone. This may include fire alarm, water flushing, and bed safety checks, among others. Effective communication is vital in your role.

You will regularly engage with residents, their families, and colleagues as part of your daily activities. Additionally, you will liaise with contractors, coordinate their services, and ensure that work is completed to a high standard.

As this is a regional role, visits to other homes may be necessary to provide cover or as part of planned maintenance activities.

What skills do I need?

• Collaboration is key! A cohesive team fosters a positive environment for residents and contributes to a thriving home.
• Practical skills in recognizing and performing minor repairs are important, such as basic plumbing skills and DIY experience.
• The ideal candidate should possess fundamental knowledge of health and safety protocols. Familiarity with Legionella disease is also beneficial.
• Having a valid driver’s license and access to personal transportation are necessary requirements.
• The role will include use of an iPad and or Laptop along with compliance applications that you will use daily.

At the heart of our organisation are our incredible people and we're dedicated to making Sanctuary Care an amazing place to work. That's why we provide a package that includes support for:

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)
• Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
• A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Additional compensation for overtime
• Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
• Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
• Securing your future with our contributory pension plan, matched up to 7%
• Life assurance
• Enhanced Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared) after qualifying period

Your Job

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Company van and fuel card provided
• Complimentary meals during shifts lasting over 10 hours
• Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
• Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards
• CQC Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

We hope you feel you could be our next team member.

Job Reference: 227149

Please note: If you have lived or worked overseas, you may be required to provide an overseas police check. Any costs incurred for this will be reimbursed once employment has commenced.

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application.

We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.