Maintenance Operative

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Maintenance Operative

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Operative to join our dynamic team at Wilford View. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a safe and operational home for our elderly residents. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong practical skills to take on day to day maintenance of the care home.

Wilford View, Nottingham (but supporting both Stapleford View and Long Eaton View in Nottingham)
£14.00 per hour
Full Time
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ROLE PURPOSE:

The Maintenance Operative ensures the safe, effective, and compliant upkeep of the home through planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responsive repairs. The role includes completing routine checks, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring all systems and equipment operate efficiently. Duties cover general maintenance such as plumbing, joinery, and minor electrical work, along with inspecting and repairing fixtures, fittings, and equipment.

KEY RESPONISIBILITES:

  1. Carry out PPM’s
  2. Carry out daily, weekly, monthly checks as required
  3. Input data into check sheets when required
  4. Carry out day-to-day maintenance tasks including plumbing, joinery, and minor electrical work.
  5. Inspect and repair fixtures, fittings, furniture, and equipment throughout the home.
  6. Respond promptly to maintenance requests and ensure timely completion.
  7. Maintain all logbooks
  8. Carry out daily fire checks
  9. Help staff moving heavy objects with the correct lifting equipment
  10. Attend courses and complete HIPPO
  11. Report to the site manager in my absence
  12. Maintain all systems on a daily basis
  13. Attend any courses for maintenance as required
  14. Supervise the part time painter/maintenance person

 

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

  • Driving Licence
  • Physical ability to carry out maintenance tasks
  • Caring attitude
  • Must be able to demonstrate working as a team member
  • Maintenance experience in mechanical and electrical

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

  • NVQ L3 general maintenance
  • FRA L3
  • L8
  • PAT testing certification
  • Working in a dementia environment

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The post holder is responsible for keeping their knowledge and skills current, as well as attending all mandatory training sessions provided by the home.

This description of duties is not exhaustive and may be updated following consultation with the post holder. As Fortava Healthcare is an expanding company, it is expected that responsibilities will evolve over time, and the post holder will be required to actively participate in this process.

I acknowledge receipt and understanding of the responsibilities related to this position.