Maintenance Operative

**Please note: We not offer sponsorship to anyone currently living outside of the UK.**

**Who are Lovett Care?**

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.

**What we are looking for?**

Lovett Care is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join our amazing team at Regency Care Home, located in Whitefield, Manchester.

**Hours**:40 hours per week

**Salary**:£13.28 per hour
- (You must be willing to be available for call out, out of these hours should an emergency occur)._

**Are you our next maintenance operative? Here's what to expect**:
As a Maintenance Operative at Regency Care Home, you will make sure we have a clean and well-maintained environment ensuring residents can feel at home, whilst working alongside the Maintenance Manager. You will provide maintenance services such as basic handy work, painting and decorating, minor repairs and upgrades to the building/grounds.

**Typical Day as a maintenance operative**:

- Maintaining a safe and well-presented environment, you will carry out general maintenance in the home and its grounds.
- As well as carrying out weekly health and safety checks and risk assessments, you should also work to relevant regulations and guidelines.
- Occasional contact with contractors and residents is possible, so strong interpersonal skills are key.
- Carry out statutory, mandatory, preventative & reactive maintenance
- Identify faults and taking remedial action where safe and appropriate.
- Carrying out unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work.
- Undertake painting and decorating as required and ensuring high decorative standards are maintained.
- Performing other routine work requiring minor skills, including labouring as needed.
- Be willing to assist with driving the minibus for resident outings, as and when required.
- Demonstrate competency using hand & power tools
- To embed and demonstrate our company values throughout your working day

**What skills do I need?**
- Practical skills i.e basic DIY experience, basic plumbing and electrical knowledge
- Interpersonal and team works skills
- Basic health and safety knowledge. _(Knowledge of Legionella disease is also desirable)_
- Current and valid driving license
- The desire to make a difference and to add value
- Ensuring residents remain your priority throughout your working day
- A flexible approach to the working day; work-life-balance

**Benefits**:

- 28 days Holiday _(Including Bank Holidays)_
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Early Pay Scheme - Access your wages before pay day via AccessPay
- 'Lovett Cares' - Employee Reward Platform - Discounts and Savings
- 12 months service appreciation voucher
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long Service Awards
- £500 Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
- Apprenticeships available

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

Pay: £13.28 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/11/2024
Reference ID: MO|REGENCY