Maintenance Assistant

1 month ago


Dereham, United Kingdom Dorrington House Homes Full time

**Dorrington House **is looking to recruit a full time Maintenance Assistant on a temporary basis for up to 6 months in our Dereham Home. We’re seeking a compassionate individual with, maintenance and DIY experience and is someone who enjoys a challenge and has good attention to detail.

**Principal responsibilities**:

- Complete all the necessary maintenance and repair tasks required, **mainly painting and decorating.**:

- Check the home’s maintenance book for tasks to be completed on a regular basis.
- Monthly checking of the home’s emergency lighting and carry out visual checks of all fire-fighting equipment, ensuring that any defects are reported immediately to the Manager.
- Carry out monthly water temperature checks of sinks, showers and baths, ensuring accurate records are maintained.
- Ensure that all lawn areas within the home’s grounds is cut and kept tidy and that gardens remain weed free.
- Ensure that all rubbish waste is collected and placed in the correct coloured bins. All bins to be kept clean and pressure washed on a regular basis.
- Ensure a ready supply of matched paint and undertake ongoing repairs of scuffed paintwork within the home.
- Ensure light bulbs are changed as and when required and that all light shades are clean and free of any flies or debris.
- In cold weather, ensure that all paths around the home are salted and cleared of any snow/ice.
- Liaise with all external contractors working within the home. Ensure that they are carrying out work in a professional and safe way.
- Ensure that all work undertaken is with full consideration to the comfort, security and sensitivity of the residents.
- Collect dispensary medication from GP surgeries and take samples to doctors/surgeries as requested.
- Be available for home communal duties as required; to include driving, cleaning, resident activities and supporting other departments etc.
- The position offered is full time - 5 days a week.; options to be discussed at interview stage.

We are looking for someone with relevant experience, if this sounds like you, please get in touch.

The position is temporary for up to 6 months, might lead to permanent contract. Hourly rate will be reviewed next month, April 2024.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £11.54 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person


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