Maintenance Assistant​/Handyman

Bramley Health are looking for a skilled friendly person to join their team as a Maintenance Assistant/Handyman.

This Maintenance Assistant/Handyman role will focus on our care homes in Kent. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, functionality, and overall upkeep of the homes for our residents, staff and visitors. You will be responsible for carrying out general maintenance tasks across the homes and their grounds, and helping to maintain a safe and well‑presented environment.

We are looking to recruit a Maintenance Assistant/Handyman to undertake general maintenance‑based tasks to ensure that our care homes Glenhurst Lodge and The Willows and their grounds are kept in a safe and operational state.

The successful candidate will have a full clean driving license, their own set of tools, and be able to safely work around and interact with vulnerable adults.

• Perform general repairs on the property as required or requested
• Checking and replacing locks, doors, windows etc
• Managing the replacement of outlets ie; switches, plugs, bulbs
• Repairs and construction of basic furniture including wardrobes, chest of drawers, bedside tables, beds
• Unclogging drains and toilets
• Repairing/ replacing faucets, pipes, and toilets as required
• Install and maintain flooring (carpet, lino, tiles)
• Carry out health and safety audits
• Liaise with external contractors for completion of specialist tasks
• Implement temporary fixes to ensure a safe environment prior to specialist involvement
• Ensure home grounds are free of any litter/ mess
• Jet wash paths and walkways as necessary, and keep clear of ice and leaves
• Rake up and dispose of fallen leaves
• Ensure grounds perimeters are adequate and clean (fences and walls)

• Painting and/ or decorating of vacant rooms within the services as required
• Paint/ gloss doors and skirting/ architraves
• Hang pictures and art work in homes and halls
• Training and development opportunities
• Retail discounts including food shopping, clothes, electronics
• Travel discounts for holidays
• Energy bill savings
• Online courses virtual, live and interactive to upskill yourself
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