Discovery Care Group
Lead Maintenance Technician
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Job Description
We are looking to appoint an experienced and knowledgeable Site Manager to join our friendly staff team and manage the team of Maintenance Technicians.
The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, flexible, reliable, and self-motivated. There will be a need for good time management, to prioritise duties, and lead a team. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the care and maintenance of the two sites (third in development), ensuring high standards and working towards the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards. A working knowledge of Health and Safety and a wide range of practical skills are essential for this role, as well as being able to manage a team, communicate effectively, and Project Manage jobs ranging from redecorating rooms to larger building works.
We currently own Care Homes in Thanet. The homes have dedicated Maintenance Technicians, and our Site Manager would work across all sites, scheduling jobs, overseeing work, costing jobs, sourcing materials to ensure probity and best value, and assisting Maintenance Technicians in completing jobs.
Working hours may be subject to variation and call-out at weekends and/or unsocial hours may be necessary from time-to-time. We are flexible with hours and will discuss this at the interview stage.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a wide range of practical/trade skills
- Embraces, promotes, and protects our ethos
- Has a clear commitment to the improvement of our Care Homes with a personal drive to make a difference and will contribute to the continued development of our homes
- Is able to work closely with colleagues and communicate effectively with family members, staff, and other professionals
- Have a desire to work in an exciting and care-driven environment, supporting the long-term vision of the Senior Management Team
What we offer:
- An exceptionally professional and friendly team
- A supportive culture that focuses on aspiration and high expectations
- A Senior Management Team that is highly committed to developing others
- Continuing Professional Development based on your individual talents and expertise
- An environment in which all contributions by staff are valued
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program for staff wellbeing
Buildings, Grounds, Maintenance and Operations
- Supervise Maintenance Team and conduct audits on their work, ensuring that jobs are completed to a high standard and are compliant with CQC and building regulations.
- Monitor the condition, safety, and security of the premises.
- Support Area Manager with job costing, ordering, stock controls.
- Support Area Manager with daily/weekly operations required to meet the needs of the business, including regular checks on fire equipment, Health and Safety checks.
- Support Area Manager in implementing and maintaining the Asset Management plan.
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Compliance
- Ensure the correct level of Fire Safety equipment is provided and maintained, e.g., fire alarms, emergency lighting, and portable appliances.
- Ensure regular tests of Fire Alarms and Fire evacuation procedures.
- Ensure the homes are compliant with all necessary checks and procedures including, but not limited to: Asbestos Management, Legionnaires, COSHH, Portable Appliance Testing, Fixed wire and distribution boards, Emergency lighting, Water hygiene, gas appliances, and boilers.
- Be aware of the CQC regulations and act upon any breaches appropriately.
Health and Safety
- Carry out regular site hazard checks and report any findings or defective appliances back to the Area Manager.
- Ensure hazardous substances are used, stored, and disposed of appropriately and that risk assessments are up-to-date and shared with the appropriate staff.
Qualifications and Training
- Willingness to undertake training
- Driving licence
- Current First Aid Certificate
- H&S qualifications (e.g., PAT, COSHH, IOSH, NEBOSH, RIDDOR)
Experience
- Experience of Safeguarding
- Working as part of a team
- Working with a range of professionals
- Experience of directing the work of others
- Managing maintenance crews
- Project management
- Experience of overseeing work (e.g., contractors for larger building works or specialist contractors)
Knowledge and Skills
- Practical knowledge of general maintenance and the ability to repair.
- Practical knowledge of the Health and Safety needs of the homes
- Able to organise, prioritise, and complete tasks efficiently and keep others “on-track”
- Computer literate
- Able to deal with emergencies and problems in a positive and systematic manner
- Able to anticipate and reduce risk where possible
- Able to devise a suitable record-keeping system for monitoring work, stock levels, etc.
- Able to develop and discuss with Area Manager efficient and cost-effective ways of working
- Able to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to a good standard
Personal Qualities and Attributes
- To have empathy with, and a sound understanding of the ethos, values, and vision of our company
- An ability to establish and develop positive relationships throughout the company
- The ability to think strategically
- The ability and motivation to constantly improve own practice and knowledge through self-evaluation and learning from others
- The ability to be flexible and positive
- Ambition
- To have a sense of humour and the ability to keep things in perspective
- The ability to support and motivate your team
- Emotional intelligence
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Person Specification
Essential
- Willingness to undertake training
- Driving licence
- Current First Aid Certificate
- H&S qualifications (e.g., PAT, COSHH, IOSH, NEBOSH, RIDDOR)
Desirable
- Experience of Safeguarding
- Working as part of a team
- Working with a range of professionals
- Experience of directing the work of others
- Managing maintenance crews
- Project management
- Experience of overseeing work (e.g., contractors for larger building works or specialist contractors)
Knowledge and Skills
- Practical knowledge of general maintenance and the ability to repair
- Practical knowledge of the Health and Safety needs of the homes
- Able to organise, prioritise, and complete tasks efficiently and keep others “on-track”
- Computer literate
- Able to deal with emergencies and problems in a positive and systematic manner
- Able to anticipate and reduce risk where possible
- Able to devise a suitable record-keeping system for monitoring work, stock levels, etc.
- Able to develop and discuss with Area Manager efficient and cost-effective ways of working
- Able to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to a good standard
Personal Qualities and Attributes
- To have empathy with, and a sound understanding of the ethos, values, and vision of our company
- An ability to establish and develop positive relationships throughout the company
- The ability to think strategically
- The ability and motivation to constantly improve own practice and knowledge through self-evaluation and learning from others
- The ability to be flexible and positive
- Ambition
- To have a sense of humour and the ability to keep things in perspective
- The ability to support and motivate your team
- Emotional intelligence
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Thanet District, Kent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
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