Maintenance Technician

At Bloomcare, our values define us and shape everything that we do. We know our success depends not just on the happiness of our clients, but also on the happiness of our colleagues.

Please note that you must be flexible to provide an on‑call emergency support service out of hours when required.

Location:

Laburnum House, Oldham.

Full time
- Monday to Fridays.

Contractual hours - 37.5 per week.

Salary
- Competitive salary depending on experience.

• Carry out day to day repairs and some refurbishment activity to maintain high standards in the care home, including joinery, painting, decorating, basic plumbing and electrical maintenance.
• Carry out statutory safety checks at stipulated frequencies including but not limited to fire alarm testing, emergency lighting, nurse call, water temperatures and ensure accurate records are kept.
• Undertake audits and ensure servicing is carried out on all equipment and accurate records are maintained.
• Liaison with contractors and suppliers to service the needs of the care home.
• Work closely with the team to ensure that our residents live in a place that is safe and well maintained at all times.
• Fire warden responsibilities (training provided), overseeing fire drills and evacuations, and regular checking of all fire safety equipment.
• Ensure all bedroom rooms are refreshed and in a ready to let condition.

• A Maintenance Operative/Handyperson with experience in a wide range of property maintenance in a care setting.
• Proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks and responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of all buildings, external grounds, and equipment.
• Someone who can demonstrate excellent knowledge of Health and Safety, fire safety and legionella control.
• Organised self‑motivated person who can work effectively on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and have a positive can‑do attitude.
• Excellent communication skills and friendly attitude.
• Well‑presented and punctual with a clean and tidy working practice.
• IT literate with ability to use an online audit system and organise work via our digital maintenance app.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) would be desirable.
• Driving license essential.

• Comprehensive induction, on‑going training and development, access to paid NVQ training.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Food provided while on shift.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme with payment up to £1,000.
• Uniform provided.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema, dining, days out and much more.

Bloomcare values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves. We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment the company offers an attractive salary and benefits.

Bloomcare is not able to accept applications from people living and working abroad. We are not currently accepting external sponsorship applications at this time.