Maintenance Operative; Care Home

As a Maintenance Operative at Careline Lifestyles, your main responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the premises are safe and well-maintained by conducting daily inspections for any potential Health and Safety hazards
• Keeping an electronic maintenance log and ensuring all issues are reported and addressed in a timely manner
• Verifying all tasks with the Manager, except in the case of emergencies
• Ensuring lights, particularly bulbs, are working properly throughout the premises
• Maintaining tidy gardens, yards, and fire exit areas, especially during poor weather conditions
• Checking and maintaining hot water and heating systems
• Regularly carrying out painting jobs, including 'touching up' areas as needed
• Inspecting drains and gutters weekly to ensure proper functioning
• Organising and testing fire equipment, hoists, lifts, boilers, air conditioners, and other equipment
• Carrying out weekly fire drills and documenting findings in the Fire Drill Log Book
• Keeping all records up to date and notifying the Administrator/Directors of any potential hazards for further action
• Being flexible and adaptable to new tasks and responsibilities as required by the company

• A proactive and responsible attitude towards maintenance and health & safety
• The ability to identify hazards and take appropriate action
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with team members and management
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to maintain and inspect equipment and systems regularly

At Careline Lifestyles, we are a family-run specialist provider of residential and nursing care, dedicated to supporting adults with acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions, mental health needs, learning disabilities, and complex physical disabilities.

Our focus is on empowering people to live life to the fullest, maintaining their identity, and improving their quality of life.

• Unrivaled career pathway opportunities
• 24-hour employee assistance program
• Permanent contracts, paid holiday leave & company pension scheme
• Free onsite parking & uniform provided

• Full-time, 8-hour shifts
• Monday to Friday

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.