Head of Maintenance

**Location**: Rhiwlas, Flint

**About Us**:
Founded back in 2009, Lovett Care has been operating care homes across the Northwest for over a decade and recently in Wales after acquiring four homes. With a strong reputation in the care industry, we pride ourselves on creating a ‘home from home’ environment which enables residents to live life to the fullest, whatever their age or condition. Lovett Care is values driven and see our people as our greatest asset. Our Mission is to be recognised as a passionate and committed provider offering quality person-centred care in a safe, comfortable ‘home from home’ environment.

Our Vision is through the professionalism and collaboration of our team members, we achieve an excellent standard of person-centred care where everyone has the freedom of choice, privacy, dignity and is treated with the upmost respect

Lovett Care is seeking a Head of Maintenance to join our amazing team at The Rhallt Care Home, to act as a ‘handy person’ for the home. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in partnership with our team to deliver quality care for a diverse group of residents.

**Contract**:Permanent

**Hours**:40 hours, Monday - Friday

(You must be willing to be available for call out, out of these hours should an emergency occur).

Previous experience in a Care Home or similar environment is preferred, however it is not essential. Experience of working in a maintenance role or similar is required.

**Are you our next maintenance operative? Here’s what to expect**:
Provide maintenance services such as basic handy work, painting and decorating, minor repairs and upgrades to the building in accordance with current best practices. To carry out both planned and reactive maintenance issues and prioritise tasks.

**Typical Day as a maintenance operative**:

- Maintaining a safe and well-presented environment, you will carry out general maintenance in the home and its grounds.
- As well as carrying out weekly health and safety checks and risk assessments, you should also work to relevant regulations and guidelines.
- Occasional contact with contractors and residents is possible, so strong interpersonal skills are key.
- Identify faults and taking remedial action where safe and appropriate.
- Carrying out unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work.
- Undertake painting and decorating as required and ensuring high decorative standards are maintained.
- Performing other routine work requiring minor skills, including labouring as needed.
- Be willing to assist with driving the minibus for resident outings, as and when required.
- Completion of mandatory E-Learnings
- To embed and demonstrate our company values throughout your working day

**What skills do I need ?**
- Practical skills i.e basic DIY experience, plumbing and electrical knowledge
- Interpersonal and team works skills
- Basic health and safety knowledge. (Knowledge of Legionella disease is also desirable.)
- Current and valid driving license
- The desire to make a difference and to add value
- A flexible approach to the working day; work-life-balance

**Benefits**:

- 28 days Holiday (Including Bank Holidays)
- Early Pay Scheme
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
- ‘Lovett Cares’ - Employee Reward Platform - Discounts and Savings
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long Service Awards
- Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
- Apprenticeships available

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount

**Schedule**:

- Day shift

**SALARY**

**£13.28 per hour**

**LOCATION**

**Flint (CH6 5LH)**

**EMPLOYMENT TYPE**

**Full Time, Permanent**

**COMPANY INFO**

At Lovett Care, we provide residential, nursing and dementia care at our group of care homes in the North West and Wales. Our homes are equipped with the very best modern facilities, and our team is carefully selected to ensure that we deliver the highest standards of care, providing peace of mind to residents and their loved ones. The overriding philosophy throughout all our care homes is that of choice. Residents are encouraged to embrace and nurture their independence and individuality, while our team is on hand to provide personalised care and support that preserves dignity and champions respect. We are always looking for individuals who are committed to delivering exceptional care and want to be part of aa growing organisation.