Maintenance Operative - Blyth, United Kingdom - Bupa Care Homes

Bupa Care Homes

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Blyth, United Kingdom

2 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Requisition Title :
Maintenance Operative

Job Number:
RID00CE

Ridley Park Forster Street Blyth Northumberland NE24 3BG

Location Status On site

Salary Amount £ £12.78

Maintenance Operative

Ridley Park Care Home, Forster Street, Off Plessey Road Blyth, NE24 3BG

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 Ridley Park Care Home, 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 inservice inspection and testing of electrical equipment.

Working hours and salary
£ £12.78 per hour

40 hours per week

8am - 4pm or 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday

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 homes
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outside of hours
Who we're looking for

A full driving licence is essential for this role. _

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 12hour shift
Comprehensive induction, ongoing 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 healthrelated 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._

Unposting Date Ongoing

Care Home Postcode NE24 3BG

Job:
Maintenance