Job Description

: Maintenance Worker

Location:

Wolverhampton

Facility Type:

Residential Care Home

Reporting to:

Home Manager

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Maintenance Worker to join our team in Wolverhampton. The primary focus of this role is to ensure that our care home remains a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment for our residents, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate will be a proactive "all-rounder" capable of handling a diverse range of tasks, from minor repairs to larger maintenance projects.

Key Responsibilities

General Repairs and Maintenance:

Carrying out a wide variety of "small to big" tasks, including basic plumbing, carpentry, tiling, and painting/decorating to keep the facility in excellent condition.

Health and Safety Compliance:

Conducting regular safety checks and maintaining records for fire alarms, emergency lighting, water temperatures (legionella control), and call bell systems.

Room Turnovers:

Preparing resident rooms for new admissions, which may include repairing furniture, repainting, and ensuring all fixtures are fully functional.

Grounds Maintenance:

Maintaining the external areas of the home, including basic gardening, clearing pathways, and ensuring the car park and entrance areas are tidy and safe.

Large-Scale Projects:

Assisting with or leading larger improvement projects, such as flooring replacements, flat-pack furniture assembly, or minor renovations as required by the Home Manager.

Contractor Liaison:

Coordinating with external specialized contractors (e.g., electricians or gas engineers) for major works and ensuring they follow the home's safety protocols.

Inventory Management:

Ordering and maintaining an inventory of essential tools and maintenance supplies while working within a set budget.

Skills and Requirements

Proven Experience:

Demonstrated experience in a general maintenance role, preferably within a residential or commercial setting.

Technical Proficiency:

Strong skills in at least two trade areas (e.g., plumbing, carpentry, or painting).

Safety Conscious:

A solid understanding of Health and Safety regulations and the ability to maintain accurate compliance logs.

Communication:

A friendly and professional manner when interacting with residents, showing respect for their privacy and dignity at all times.

Organization:

Ability to prioritize a varied workload and respond promptly to emergency repair requests.

DBS Check:

As this role is within a care home environment, an enhanced DBS check will be required.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience. Paid holiday and pension scheme. Opportunity to work within a supportive, community-focused environment in Wolverhampton. Consistent and varied workload where no two days are the same.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00-15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 22 - 33 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Flexitime
Work Location: In person