Maintenance Operative

Maintenance Operative
To manage the internal and external maintenance of the facility and grounds at Southlands to ensure that they are of an appropriate hotel standard and reflect the vision of a high quality care setting to customers and visitors at all times.
To plan and agree schedules of maintenance with the General Manager to ensure that maintenance work does not conflict with the provision of care, customer enjoyment of the facilities and that emergency work is minimised.
To work independently and autonomously to manage maintenance at Southlands whilst building excellent relationships with the General Manager, Administrator, colleagues, customers and suppliers.
To carry out and record all facility, maintenance checks and tests as directed by the General Manager and organisation.
To proactively identify and agree opportunities to improve the standard of buildings and grounds to ensure they meet the changing needs of new and existing customers thereby maximising customer satisfaction with regard to the facilities and grounds.
To contribute to the success of events and marketing activities by contributing to the planning and management of the event in a positive and practical manner and ensuring the facility and grounds are seen at their best by visitors and prospective customers.
About the role
This role is part time over 5 days a week to cover the maintenance, safety checks and facilities management of the communal areas, grounds, gardens and apartments within the building.
About the company
We are one of Leeds' most respected health and social care providers, with a proven track record in providing award-winning care and support to older people in Leeds locations including Headingley, Methley, Beeston and Roundhay. Our network of care homes and independent living apartments is small enough to provide quality and individual care, but large enough to provide care services that are right for you, even if your circumstances change.
We passionately believe that happiness is just as important as health and that quality care should always go hand in hand with quality of life, and do all we can to make you and your loved ones feel at ease from day one.
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