Maintenance Operative

**Maintenance Operative**
- ASH01M4

**Maintenance Operative**

**Ashley House Care Home, 118 Trafalgar Road, Cirencester, GL7 2ED**
- It’s the small things that can often make the biggest difference. At Bupa Care Homes, we know it's our privilege to care for people - supporting them to live with dignity and independence. As a Maintenance Operative at
- **Ashley House** you’ll ensure the care home remains functional at all times and our residents have a safe and comfortable environment. We’ll support you to get the most out of your career, including putting you through the City & Guilds Level 3 Award in the in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment.

**Working hours and salary**

Up to £13.18 per hour dependent on experience

Full time - 40 hours per week (Including on-call out of hours working on a rota basis)

**What the role involves**- Ensuring that all maintenance and repair tasks are completed to a high standard with mínimal disruption to our residents and visitors, including the maintenance of offices, workshops, and plant rooms-
- Contributing to the management of the maintenance budget, taking the lead as appropriate-
- Carrying out ad-hoc internal decoration of all accessible areas as indicated, ensuring it’s maintained to a high standard-
- Reporting unrepairable defects to management, escalating, or seeking specialist repair if required-
- Ensuring that all health and safety and compliance checks are carried to deadlines, and all policies and guidelines are adhered to at all times-
- Working on call as and when required to support our care home**Who we’re looking for**

You hold a building/electrical/plumbing qualification or have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a property maintenance or general repairs role. Previous experience in a site management role and experience managing consultants, contractors and contracted suppliers would be advantageous. Friendly and approachable, you’ll have a good understanding of building services including, heating, hot and cold-water distribution, ventilation, electrical distribution, and plumbing. You understand the importance of maintaining high standards and have knowledge of relevant statutory requirements and compliance. You can work flexibly to meet demands and you’re always happy to help the wider team. You’ll enjoy working with others and building relationships with our residents.

**What’s in it for you?**
- 28 days holiday
- Hot meal provided on a 12-hour shift
- Comprehensive induction, on-going training and development and options for internal apprenticeship schemes
- Access to MyHealthcare which gives you quick, easy access to free support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support - all available from one phone number
- Additional health & wellbeing tools including Be Me App, Healthy Minds, Gym Pass & discounted health assessments
- NEST workplace pension, life assurance & bereavement support
- Healthcare Insurance Cash plan (after 18 months’ service) giving you the ability to claim on everyday treatments like dental, optical and private prescriptions
- My Bupa Extras - discounts at your favourite retailers, plus a huge range of tools, content and information to support you with your wellbeing
- Wagestream - Access your income before pay day, if and when you need it
- Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world._

Work Locations Ashley House 118 Trafalgar Road Cirencester GL7 2ED

Unposting Date Ongoing

Salary Amount up to £13.18