Bloomcare Group
Maintenance Technician, Arden Court Care Home
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At Bloomcare, our values define us and shape everything that we do. We know our success depends not just on the happiness of our clients, but also on the happiness of our colleagues🌷
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Maintenance Technician, with either a multi-trade background or extensive care home maintenance knowledge gained in a similar role, who will be responsible for both reactive and planned repairs and maintenance at our home Arden Court in Eccles 💥
Please note to be successful in the position, you must be flexible to provide an on-call emergency support service out of hours when required.
Hours ⏰
Full time - Monday to Fridays 👌
Contractual hours - 37.5 per week 🙌🏼
Salary - Competitive salary depending on experience
Responsibilities
- Carry out day-to-day repairs and some refurbishment activity to maintain high standards in the care home, including joinery, painting, and decorating, basic plumbing and electrical maintenance.
- Carry out statutory safety checks at stipulated frequencies including but not limited to fire alarm testing, emergency lighting, nurse call, water temperatures and ensure accurate records are kept.
- Undertake audits and ensure servicing is carried out on all equipment and accurate records are maintained.
- Liaison with contractors and suppliers to service the needs of the care home.
- Work closely with the team to ensure that our residents live in a place that is safe and well maintained at all times.
- Fire warden responsibilities (training provided), overseeing fire drills and evacuations, and regular checking of all fire safety equipment.
- Ensure all bedrooms are always refreshed and in a ready-to-let condition.
Who We Are Looking For
- A Maintenance Operative/Handyperson with experience in a wide range of property maintenance in a care setting.
- Proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks and responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of all buildings, external grounds, and equipment.
- Someone who can demonstrate excellent knowledge of Health and Safety, fire safety and legionella control.
- Organised self-motivated person who can work effectively on their own initiative as well as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and have a positive can-do attitude.
- Excellent communication skills and friendly attitude.
- Well-presented and punctual with a clean and tidy working practice.
- IT literate with ability to use an online audit system and organise work via our digital maintenance app.
- GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) would be desirable.
- Driving license essential.
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Benefits And Rewards
- Comprehensive induction, on-going training and development, access to paid NVQ training
- 28 days annual leave*
- Food provided while on shift
- Refer a friend bonus scheme with payment up to £1,000*
- Uniform provided
- Free on-site parking
- Discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema, dining, days out and much more.
Bloomcare values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves. We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment the company offers an attractive salary and benefits.
Bloomcare is not able to accept applications from people living and working abroad. We are not currently accepting external sponsorship applications at this time.
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Why choose Bloomcare
Our values define us and shape everything that we do. But what does that mean to the people who work here? Put simply, it helps to foster a different kind of culture. One that’s built on the development of our colleagues and the individual person-centred care of our clients.
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We believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. That’s why our team is so important to us and why we invest so much in making sure they have the right support and opportunities. We’re proud to make it personal and be a bit different in the way we think and work.
Bloomcare is a healthcare provider with specialist care centres across the north-west, providing essential care to people living with Alzheimer’s, mental health issues, alcohol and drug dependencies, and with the need for rehabilitation.
As a thriving and fast-growing business that’s changing the way people think about care, we’re always looking for people who share our passion. People who want to be part of a team that empowers others to live their best life for longer.
About Bloomcare
Our Christian values guide everything we do when putting our client’s needs, wants and well-being at the heart of all of our care work. For the past decade we have been utilising our specialist care centres across the north-west so that we can provide essential care to people living with Alzheimer’s, mental health issues, alcohol and drug dependencies, and with the need for rehabilitation.
Our goal at Bloomcare is to ensure each one of our clients receives exceptional service and care. Whatever your role, you will be playing your part in making that happen. That is why we think it is so important to have a culture where everyone’s contribution is valued.
Founded in 2012
Co-workers 800
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Salford - Arden Court
Maintenance Technician, Arden Court Care Home
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