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_

Due to expansion, Lovett Care is now seeking a Maintenance Operative to join our amazing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in partnership with our team to deliver quality care for a diverse group of residents.

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 **Michelle Oliphant, Regional Support 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
**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
**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**:

- 22 days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
- Apprenticeships available

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24 per week

**Salary**: £10.80 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability
**Experience**:

- maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
Reference ID: MO|CH