Maintenance Person

Healthcare Ireland Group

  • Newry
  • £14.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Maintenance PersonWe do not offer sponsorship for this role - if you require sponsorship your application will be automatically declined. Please consider this carefully before applying- no exceptions.The HomeCarlingford Lodge Care Home is situated in the beautiful port town of Warrenpoint, located at the head of Carlingford Lough, just five miles south from the city of Newry. It provides nursing care for 58 residents over 3 Units: General Nursing, Dementia Nursing and a General Residential. The Home Manager welcomes the residents with her team of professional nurses and carers aided by an administrator and ancillary support from housekeeping, catering and maintenance personnel.The RoleEach of our Homes has a Maintenance person, who is vital in ensuring the safety, comfort and well-being of residents and team members. From fixing leaky taps to organising the repair of electrical systems to maintaining the grounds and ensuring fire safety regulations are met - this is a varied role and a key member of the team. With each repair and maintenance task, you're not just fixing things, you're supporting the team in providing excellent care to our residents in their Home.The Maintenance person is essential in ensuring we can provide a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for our residents where they feel at home.About the roleThe Responsibilities:Maintains a well decorated, safe, and comfortable environment in and outside of the Home.Ensures that Healthcare Ireland's minimum standards are delivered in all units.Identifies and report damage, faults, and other related issues to line manager.Liaises with local contractors on site, as required, providing local knowledge and guidance in order that maintenance schedules can be on time.Deliver bloods, collect scripts and drive to suppliers when neededUndertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager.The BenefitsPaid annual leaveThe chance to be part of a growing Healthcare companyContinuous professional development and trainingValues-led cultureOvertime availableOpportunities for progressionPension plan (if applicable)Attractive hourly rateAccess NI fee paid forUniforms and PPE providedMonthly incentives and recognition awardsFree parkingWe do not offer sponsorship for this roleHealthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.About the companyHealthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.Required Criteria
  • The Right to Work in the UK
  • A minimum of a years experience in a maintenance or similar role
  • Basic numeracy and literacy are minimum requirement
  • Valid UK driving license and use of a car for company business
Desired Criteria
  • Keyboard and PC skills with a basic level of proficiency for the standard range of office applications such as word and excel
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Healthcare Ireland Group