General Maintenance Person

Oakraycare; Fordingbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care provider is seeking a Property Maintenance Person to join their friendly team at their Fordingbridge care home. You will be responsible for maintaining the property, requiring basic plumbing, electrical, decorating, and carpentry skills. Additionally, you'll manage the garden area, ensuring it meets high standards. A competitive salary between £12.21 and £15 per hour is offered based on experience. The ideal candidate should be reliable, caring, and have good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance-related fields is preferred.
• Reliable and enthusiastic with a caring nature.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and upkeep of the property.
• Maintain the garden area including mowing, hedge cutting, and weeding.

Skills

Basic plumbing skills

Basic electrical skills

Decorating skills

Carpentry skills

Gardening equipment experience

Good communication skills

Tools

Basic tool kit

Job description

OakRay Care is a family run business on the Isle of Wight and the New Forest, specialising in the provision of residential care for the elderly. We run high-quality care homes and are committed to making a positive difference to our residents, in every way. We currently operate four care homes; three on the Isle of Wight and one in Fordingbridge, New Forest.

Our most important asset is our staff, so we always look for individuals who want to make an impact and positive difference on those around them.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Property Maintenance Person to join our friendly, supportive team at our Fordingbridge care home.

Glynn Court Care Home provides accommodation and personal care for up to 31 people over the age of 65, some of whom are living with dementia or physical health needs, and has a rating of Good by the CQC.

The role consists of the general maintenance and upkeep of the property. To carry out the work you will require basic plumbing, electrical, decorating and carpentry skills. You will also need a basic tool kit that will enable you to carry out these tasks. Any other necessary tools will be provided.

The job role also includes maintaining the garden area, lawn mowing, hedge cutting, weeding and general upkeep of the garden area to keep it to a high standard.

You should have experience in using the necessary gardening equipment, and you should be reliable, as our residents enjoy sitting out in the garden in laad weather.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, has a caring nature and good communication skills, and you should come from a maintenance related field.

We are offering a salary of between £12.21 and £15, dependant on experience.

If you feel you have the necessary experience to fill the position, you are a caring compassionate person and you would like to join our friendly team, we’d love to hear from you. Please complete your details below and submit your CV.

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