Job Description

Location: Moreton Centre, TN38 0LX

Contracted hours: 24 hours per week

Pay rate: From 13.24 per hour

Shift pattern: 8 a.m. - 4.p.m.

About the Role:

The Handyman/woman role requires working alongside the Senior Management, reporting to the Maintenance Manager, to ensure St Matthews Healthcare Multi-Skilled management and compliance is met. You will be working at our east Sussex Home, The Moreton Centre.

About us:

Established in 1995 St Matthews Healthcare is specialist private Mental Health and Social Care provider of adult in-patient and rehabilitation care with step-down and nursing care provision in the Midlands and East Sussex.

Our service users enjoy personalised care in a safe, caring environment to help promote their mental and physical wellbeing in our growing portfolio of nursing care homes and hospitals.

At St Matthews Healthcare we strive to be an outstanding care provider and employer of choice by inspiring Passion for Care by putting People First, where Positivity and Partnership fuel Progressive growth in an environment that draws strength from actively Pursuing Diversity.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

Maintenance Tasks:

Execute both

Planned Preventative Maintenance

and

Reactive Maintenance

activities in a safe, efficient, and timely manner, adhering to regulatory requirements.

Hands-On Approach:

Work closely with maintenance teams, taking a practical approach to compliance management for reactive and planned works.

Record Keeping:

Administer statutory and legislative maintenance records.

Healthcare Experience:

Demonstrate hands-on experience in a healthcare environment.

Essential Qualifications:

Possess a valid

Driver's License

. The Multi-Skilled Engineer must Hold a

Level 1 Health & Safety Certificate

. The Maintenance Assistant must demonstrate full understanding of Health & Safety

Technical Skills:

Manage contractors effectively. Painting and Decoration Handle mechanical and plumbing maintenance. Respond promptly to first-line reactive calls. Perform pre-planned maintenance tasks. Utilize carpentry skills. Monitor and report statutory compliance. Monitor water quality. Coordinate with partners on-site. Complete Weekly Fire Alarm Checks Complete Monthly Emergency Lighting Checks

Additional Duties:

Assist as directed by the line manager. Alert line management to any safety hazards. Provide support during lift entrapments. Participate in emergency on-call rotations.

Experience and Administration:

Administer planned and reactive maintenance tasks. Manage planned maintenance contracts. Understand statutory and legislative requirements. Ensure compliance through effective administration of health and safety procedures. Make informed decisions to maintain service quality. Good levels of commercial awareness and analytical skills to assist with development of maintenance procedures. Good levels of interpersonal, leadership, communication, and time management skills with an ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or qualifications required.

Benefits of joining SMHC:

Company pension

.

Generous holiday entitlement

.

Wagestream

- take control of your pay with Wagestream, so you can access your wage when you need it.

Blue Light Card

- discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more.

Staff development and training

- bespoke and progressive approach with abundant opportunities for career development.

Free on-site parking

.

Health Shield

- health checks and cash back plans that make it easy and affordable for our employees to manage their health.

My GP Anytime

- through Health Shield enjoy 24/7 phone access to a GP with the option for a video chat on weekdays and a private prescriptions service.

My Counselling

- through Health Shield, enjoy 24/7 Counselling and Support Helpline providing guidance and counselling on matters from family to finance.
St Matthews Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We reserve the right to close the vacancy ahead of the closing date if a successful applicant is appointed.

If you think you have the right skills & attitude to deliver the highest quality of care as a Handyman/woman at St Matthews Healthcare. Apply Now!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.24 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Relocation assistance Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

St Leonards-on-Sea: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Care home: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Level 1 Health & Safety (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person