Maintenance Technician – Avante Care

4 weeks ago


Tonbridge, Kent, United Kingdom Avante Care & Support Full time

About the Role

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for carrying out a range of day-to-day maintenance, caretaking and grounds maintenance duties within the home, including minor repairs and redecoration. The post holder will liaise closely and on a daily basis with the Home Manager in prioritising work, and all duties must be carried out to a high standard.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

  • All aspects of grounds maintenance, including grass cutting, care of beds, plants, weeding, edging and maintenance of outbuildings as required.
  • Undertake maintenance repairs and remedial works as identified and within the post holder's competence.
  • The monitoring of all heating and lighting equipment reporting defects for repair.
  • Supporting management with the testing of fire alarm, call alarm systems and emergency lighting systems.
  • Undertaking routine H&S monitoring, inspections and audits in the care home in accordance with policy.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in carrying out maintenance duties and day-to-day repairs, possibly in a trade capacity.
  • To be aware of and sympathetic to the needs of elderly people who have varying degrees of dependency, when working inside and outside the building.
  • The post holder must be flexible in their approach to work and be able to work as part of a team.

Benefits

  • Highly competitive rates of pay
  • DBS (at no cost to yourself)
  • Pension Contributions
  • Free Uniform
  • Refer a Friend bonus scheme
  • Training & Development Opportunities
  • 24/7 access to virtual GP's, Physiotherapy and counselling with our well-being service
  • Employee of the Month & Sparkle Awards
  • Flexible working patterns
  • Discount at over retailers
  • A friendly, supportive, team working environment

About Avante Care & Support

Avante Care & Support is a Registered Charity supporting over older people through our registered nursing and dementia care homes and home care services. We are proud to be a well-established not for profit organisation, with an experienced and skilled workforce. We are committed to making a positive difference to both individuals and their loved ones through individualised support and guidance.



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