Maintenance Assistant

Position: Maintenance Assistant (Permanent)
Location: Hook a Gate

Care Through The Millennium are a well-established private residential care and supported living provider who offer support to vulnerable adults, we offer our employees comprehensive training programmes and excellent development opportunities in a caring and supportive environment.

As a Maintenance Assistant you will be responsible for carrying out appropriate maintenance work promptly as designated by the Maintenance Manager to the highest standards ensuring the safety and welfare of the service users at all times. The successful candidate will follow all company statutory and legal regulatory requirements.

Duties will include:

* Responding to all enquiries promptly ensuring a high standard of work

* Carrying out general maintenance repair work

* Following planned preventative maintenance programmes

* Ensuring good relationships with service users, staff members and and contractors

* Following C.O.S.H.H regulations, in particular the storage of hazardous substances

* Ensuring the appropriate PPE is worn during all repairs

* Attending additional training suitable to the role

The successful candidate will:

* Be committed to delivering a high level of service

* Be flexible to respond to a range of different work situations

* Have the ability to work on their own or in teams

* Effective communication skills

* Hold a full driving licence and be willing to drive company vehicles

Previous general maintenance experience is essential, as is a qualification in at least one of the following areas: carpentry and joinery, plastering, decorating, building, plumbing and heating.

Hours of work: 42 hours per week, mainly Monday to Friday – however will include weekend working if required to attend to emergencies. Regular travel across South Birmingham will be required.

Due to working in care settings with vulnerable adults, this position will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please contact us for further information