Maintenance Person, Building Maintenance, Maintenance Worker

Location: Sydenham

Full-Time Mutli-skilled, building and Maintenance Role Daneswood Care Home, Shipham, Winscombe, BS25 1RD
£14.50ph We are recruiting for a reliable, self-motivated and practical person to join our team as a Full Time Maintenance Worker. This is a varied role involving the general upkeep and maintenance of our care home, building and equipment. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, is organised and can work independently while also working alongside external contractors.

What will you be doing? This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone with strong multi-trade maintenance skills. Confident carrying out repairs across all aspects of a care home
· Carrying out general maintenance, repairs and DIY around the care home.
· Assisting with maintenance of heating, water, electrical systems and toilets.
· Minor fixes such as broken locks, checking control panels and identifying issues.
· Looking after the upkeep and contents of outbuildings.
· Conduct maintenance task such as replacing light bulbs and batteries on fire doors.
· Liaising with external contractors when required.
· Completing work in a safe, efficient and tidy manner.
· Following all relevant Health & Safety requirements and company policies.
· Supporting with other reasonable maintenance task as required.
· Completing required audits such as fire regulations checks and water temperature checks. What are we looking for? We're looking for someone who is practical, dependable and enjoys finding solutions. Essential:
· Maintenance, plumbing, carpentry and decorating skills.
· Awareness of appropriate Health & Safety requirements.
· Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with external contractors.
· Flexible and self-motivated with the ability to think on their feet.
· A good communicator, responsive and understanding of the residents needs, and running of the home. Why join Daneswood? At Daneswood, we're passionate about creating a happy, comfortable home for our residents. Every member of our team plays an important role, and we value the contribution that each person makes. You'll be joining a friendly and welcoming team where your work is appreciated and where you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.

Full-time position available with some flexibility due to occasional out of hours calls. Call us today on to find out more and apply!