Maintenance Officer/Gardener

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health and safety-focused care provider is looking for a Maintenance Officer in Consett, UK. The role demands general maintenance expertise across various systems, including electrical and plumbing. You will ensure that legal documents are in order, manage the cleanliness of external areas, and conduct routine checks. The successful candidate must possess a clean driving license and be willing to undergo training on health and safety guidelines. A commitment to community welfare and maintenance of safe environments is essential.

Benefits

Discounts on Shopping and Entertainment

Flex Earn - Earned wage access

FREE mental health support programmes

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in minor electrical, plumbing, and joinery work.
• Satisfactory Police check and check against the POVA List.
• Understanding of central heating systems and laundry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure completion of all legal documentation.
• Report and action known defects and potential hazards.
• Maintain the Care Centre’s exterior to a high standard.
• Test and log results of the fire alarm system weekly.
• Assist with deliveries and monitor received goods.

Skills

General maintenance knowledge / experience

Good communication skills

Confident team player

Clean driving licence

Willingness to receive training

Job description

Harbour Healthcare

Maintenance/Gardener 30hours

Brockwell Court Care Home

Consett DH8 6AH

£12.22 Per Hour

Harbour Healthcare are recruiting for a Maintenance Officer in Consett. Your primary aim is to ensure our care home is well maintained. 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, includingli>
  • 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!
• 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 100’s of retailers
• Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
• Cashback card – save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 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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