Maintenance Operative Witham Maintenance Operative Witham

We understand how important our employees are and to support you in making a difference to people's lives, we have a fantastic range of benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 28 days of annual leave increasing with length of service, This position is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of St Georges site including all mechanical and electrical systems, specialist equipment and all of its general contents. You would be expected to carry out minor repairs such as furniture and equipment, plumbing repairs, including unblocking sinks, toilets and drains when necessary and minor electrical repairs, i.e. fuses, light bulbs, damaged sockets and call bells.
The role will support the Home Manager in being the H&S lead at the site and responsible for carrying out checks and inspections in line with guidelines and legislation, maintaining H&S records for inspection by external bodies including CQC and internal audits. We are looking for a general all-rounder who has good attention to detail with a positive can-do attitude, enjoy working in a customer facing role, with a strong focus on providing excellent customer service. Experience is an advantage, though full training will be provided to applicants with transferable skills. The Service: St George's Nursing Home in Witham provides residential and nursing care, and specialises in high dependency, intermediate and long-term palliative care and end of life care. Our philosophy is to provide our residents with a relaxed and comfortable home in which their nursing care needs, well-being and choice are of prime importance. We achieve this by putting our residents at the centre of all decisions about their lives and by encouraging them to exercise their rights in all aspects of their care. We strive to preserve and maintain the dignity, individuality and privacy of all residents within a warm and caring environment that is both safe and comfortable. Important Information:
• This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.
• We strongly recommend you are vaccinated against Covid-19.
• Right to work documentation will need to be provided.
• Certificate of sponsorship is unavailable at this time (Skilled worker route).
  
  A good standard of general education including English with a relevant qualification is desirable.
• Ability and knowledge to carry out maintenance inspections.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of health and safety regulations including fire regulation compliance, infection and COSHH legislation.
• Previous experience as a maintenance operative type works, carrying out repairs and maintenance in various trades to a high standard. (Plumbing, carpentry qualification desirable).
• Minimum of an NVQ or equivalent training /qualification in plumbing, carpentry, ground works.
• Relevant skills in using a range of hand tools, equipment powered hand tools and light machinery.
• The ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative and complete tasks within a timescale.
• Basic IT skills.
• Working in a care home type sector or understand the specialist needs of older people.
• Understanding of Safeguarding, CQC regulated environments, confidentiality, Data Protection & GDPR.
• Able to work flexibly with some unsociable hours.
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle would be desirable.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions & at height safely., At St Georges, we always aim to provide a high quality and effective maintenance and repair service that meets residents', staff and visitors needs and ensure a safe and pleasant environment. We are looking for a Maintenance Operative with good communication skills who will work flexibly in order to meet the needs of the service and our residents.
  
  Outlook Care is a specialist provider of learning disability services across London and Essex. We also specialise in dementia, elderly care, end of life and mental health. Outlook Care started in 1990 and has now been running for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on our strong values