Maintenance Operative

**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 **Maintenance Operative** to join our amazing team at **Twyford House.** This is a fantastic opportunity to work in partnership with our team to deliver quality care for a diverse group of residents.

**Hours**:38.5 per week

**Salary**:£12.65 per hour
- (You must be willing to be available for call out, out of these hours should an emergency occur)._

You will have previous experience in a Care Home or similar environment and experience of working in a maintenance role. To discuss this exciting opportunity further, please forward your CV and covering letter to **Chris Fishwick**, **Group Property Manager.**

**Job Purpose**:
To provide maintenance services, in accordance with current best practices, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements and relevant regulations under the direction of the Manager. To action both planned and reactive maintenance issues to prioritise in terms of urgency.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Assist in the assessment of the effectiveness of maintenance implementation and delivery
- Implement actions to meet and maintain maintenance standards Systematically solve day-to-day problematical issues which arise
- Ensure the residents’ rights are protected
- Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support
- Develop effective working relationships with the other team members within the home
- Be involved in the implementation and maintenance of the service’s quality assurance programme
- Cooperate with the implementation, evaluation, orientation, and induction of all new team members
- Completion of mandatory E-Learnings
- To embed and demonstrate our company values throughout your working day

**Skills & Competencies**:

- **Exceptional Communicator** - Great relationship builder with the ability to influence at all levels, whether face to face, over the phone or via electronic communication
- **Planning & Organisation **- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- **Contributing to Team Success** - Energetic team player and a natural leader
- **Decision Making** - Excellent influencer with strong interpersonal skills
- **Accuracy** - Demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail

**Qualifications**:

- RFQ Diploma/HNC/City & Guilds in Maintenance or Building Services _(preferred)_

**You will have**:

- Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with residents and their visitors
- Health & Safety knowledge pertaining to building maintenance
- Plumbing, joinery, plastering skills and painting/decorating skills
- Committed to making a difference and adding value
- A flexible approach to the working day; work-life-balance
- A full driving licence and prepared to travel between our Care Homes if/as required

**Benefits**:

- 28 days Holiday _(Including Bank Holidays)_
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
- **'Lovett Cares' - Employee Reward Platform - Discounts and Savings**:

- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long Service Awards
- Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
- Apprenticeships available

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

**Salary**: £12.65 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: MO|TWYFORD