Job Description

Key Responsibilities

General

Carrying out general repairs, including carpentry, plumbing and decorating Completing a Maintenance handbook, which involves equipment and Health and Safety checks Undertaking minor repairs to fixtures and fittings Shampooing carpets Making suggestions which help improve the building and site to the benefit of the care homes Driving the minibus as required Carrying out internal/external window cleaning where required and within Health and Safety Regulations.

Outdoor

Maintaining the grounds, including mowing, ground aeration, flower beds, weeding and pruning Clearing leaves, snow, ice and moss Carrying out routine maintenance to grass cutting machinery and equipment Maintaining cleanliness and tidiness of all external hard areas to a high standard Emptying litter bins regularly Cleaning and clearing all drains and gullies

Deliveries and Post

Taking deliveries of post, stores, materials and other goods as required Delivering goods or materials to the respective care home and keeping accurate records of this

Painting and Decorating

Assisting with moving items of furniture or equipment as required, with due regard to current Health and Safety and Lifting and Handling regulations Preparing rooms, lounges or corridors for decoration and decorating them when necessary Cleaning spillages as required

Personal Specification

Essential

:

Experience with basic building repairs and maintenance and grounds maintenance The ability to priorities tasks Knowledge of basic health and safety legislation Willing to undergo training as required; able to understand and apply regulations (such as health and safety, manual handling regulations, etc) Able to operate electrical/mechanical systems Ability to communicate clearly and effectively Able to regularly handle/carry heavy items Able to work unsupervised Full UK driving license

Desirable:

City & guilds Time served apprenticeship Health & safety in the work place certificate level 2 or 3 NVQ in construction Current first aid certificate
Job Types: Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: 14.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 16 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you require sponsorship to work in UK? What is your current visa status?
Experience:

Maintenance: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person