Maintenance Worker

We are seeking a Maintenance Worker / Handyman for a fantastic Elderly Care Home in the Haslemere area. They are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Worker to join their established care home on a full time, permanent contract working Monday to Friday.

You can either work full time based at this 1 service or alternatively taken on a ‘Regional Maintenance’ role. This will be 2 or 3 days based at the Haslemere home, and 2 or 3 days supporting other services in the group. (Hindhead, Godalming and Guildford)

Key details, Maintenance Worker: Ref No. PK61961

* Full time, permanent role,

* Monday to Friday (8am-4pm / 9am-5pm, flexibility with shifts)

* £15+ per hour

* Additional rate for any weekend hours worked as extra

Job description

As the full-time Maintenance Worker / Handyman you will take responsibility for resolving any home maintenance concerns promptly, ensuring that the care home is a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. You will have a working knowledge of building systems and related regulatory requirements including, but not limited to: plumbing, HVAC, electrical, equipment repairs and interior/exterior finishes.

You must have good knowledge of relevant health and safety and trade regulations, and have the ability to assess and manage risk. Importantly, you must also have the ability to work on your own initiative and address potential issues as they may arise before they affect the daily running of the Care Home.

Our client is an attractive 50 bedded Care Home specialising in elderly care with a great reputation. The Care Home is located just a short distance from multiple bus stops and there is also free on-site parking.

You will be working for an established family-owned care company with a strong history of supporting and developing their staff. In return they can offer a friendly working environment, yearly pay reviews and many other incentives

Care Home Maintenance Worker responsibilities

* Identify and carry out repairs and improvements in accordance to the Care Home’s procedures and quality standards.

* Ensure a safe environment is maintained at all times within the Home, reporting any incidents, accidents, infections or hazards/ faults.

* Re-order/ purchase supplies within agreed budgets, liaising with the Home Manager where necessary.

* Carry out all required tests and checks for various systems of the home on weekly, monthly and annual basis.

Care Home Maintenance Worker skills/experience

* Good general property maintenance knowledge and skills

* Previous experience as a Maintenance Assistant, Handyman or Head of Maintenance is preferred

* Relevant qualifications such as NVQ/Diploma/City & Guilds and Health & Safety/NEBOSH certificate

For more information on this Maintenance Worker role please call Phil King on (phone number removed)