Maintenance/Handyperson

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  • Little Gaddesden, Hertfordshire
  • £14.50-16.50 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
About the CompanyThe Benslow Care Home Group is a small group of Residential and Nursing homes in the Hertfordshire area. As we grow, this role will grow with us as we may also move into the Buckinghamshire area.The Fabric Maintenance Engineer role is integral to the smooth running of our Benslow Care Homes. The role is a general maintenance engineer role, working as part of a team, completing checks and works as required.This role is for 3 - 5 days x 8 hours Monday to Friday with emergency on call allowance outside of standard hours. Predominantly based at our Robin Hood Care home - Little Gaddesden, though works may be required across the group. Currently, our other care homes are in Hitchin, Herts.Why should I apply for this Fabric Maintenance Engineer job?We offer:
  • Competitive pay
  • Training
  • Free lunch
  • Mileage to and from base to other homes
  • Employee assistive program
  • Free Benslow lottery
  • End of year bonus
Care Professional Academy Rewards include:
  • Hertfordshire based Rewards
  • Student Discount Packages
  • Access to a Student Card - usually exclusive to university students!
  • Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more.
  • Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.
And a lot more...What does this Fabric Maintenance Engineer job involve?You will be responsible for:
  • The general maintenance of the grounds, gardens and buildings of the homes.
  • You will assist in creating and maintaining an environment that is tidy, beneficial and safe for those individuals staying at the home, our other staff teams working within the homes and our visitors.
  • You will work to a rolling redecoration and maintenance planner as assigned by your line manager, the Central Maintenance Manager.
Am I the right person for this Fabric Maintenance Engineer job?Skills / Qualifications:
  • Competent at basic building repairs which are to include carpentry and plumbing.
  • Maintenance and grounds maintenance experience.
  • Experience using small industrial/electrical/mechanical equipment.
  • Two years’ experience in a similar field.
  • Dignity, respect and empathy for our residents and your colleagues.
  • You will have a current active driving licence.
  • This post is subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check and two reference checks. The costs of these should be met by the applicant.
If you have great empathy and respect for colleagues and our residents in our Older peoples homes, and wish to become part of our team, please do apply.

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