Regional Maintenance Operator - North East

Job description

Job responsibilities

We now seek a Regional Maintenance Operative who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Whilst this position is a very hands-on, practical role, it is hugely important to us that you be mindful of and conscientious to individual needs and backgrounds. As part of our regional team, you will play a vital role in engaging with, supporting, and improving the quality of lives for our residents. You will carry out your tasks in a way that also promotes an approachable and respectful relationship with our residents to enable them to live a fulfilled and comfortable life with a sense of security, dignity, and self-respect.

Working in collaboration and unison with our Estates Managers and the wider maintenance team you will be responsible for ensuring that high standards are continually met with regards to compliance and maintenance in and around the home environments. This will include but is not limited to; building repairs, basic plumbing, decorating, joinery, space management, and contractor liaison. Electrical experience would be advantageous; however, training can be provided.

The role is based across our Northeast region, which stretches from Stockton to Northumberland, so travel will be required daily.

Each day will present you with challenges which must be unreservedly embraced whilst being respectful and supportive of individual and differing needs of both residents and colleagues. Ensuring that our homes are well maintained, you will be comfortable imparting your knowledge to our care home Maintenance Operatives to ensure that they adhere to the same high standards.

By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

• Experience of working within similar environment
• Solid maintenance experience including building maintenance and DIY
• General knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• General knowledge of plumbing and joinery
• An all-round attitude to maintenance and repairs, with an innovative solution-based approach
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
• Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you
• Self-led and comfortable managing workload
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

Whats in it for you:

• A competitive salary
• Provision of a company vehicle
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
• Support with personal development plans
• The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally

An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of working in a similar environment, solid maintenance experience including building maintenance and DIY, general knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, and general knowledge of plumbing and joinery.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Newcastle

NE8 3SA

Employer's website

https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)