Maintenance Operative
Location: Plymouth
Permanent| Full time| 40 hours per week
Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this role
‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’
At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs
We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Operative who is dedicated, passionate and driven to become part of our estates team.
What We Offer:
* Recommend A Friend Bonus
* Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
* Free DBS Check
* Blue Light Card
* Stakeholder Pension
* Free Employee Assistance Programme
* Annual Employee Awards Evening
* Employee Recognition Schemes
* Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
* CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant
The Role:
* To carry out general maintenance tasks as instructed.
* To carry out internal and external paint and decorating
* To assist with cleaning or grounds tasks as instructed.
* To assist in operating and maintaining heating and hot water plant.
* To assist in maintaining the outside fabric of the building.
* To ensure the safe use and storage of all equipment and materials.
* To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and that of others. This includes contributing to a safe and secure environment for students/staff/residents.
* To assist in dealing with emergencies.
* To maximise the security of the premises.
* To carry out, as and when required, any additional duties and responsibilities as are reasonably compatible with this job description and deemed appropriate by your employer in the interests of the company.
* To identify defects and damage, reporting these promptly to the site maintenance manager.
Requirements:
* The Maintenance Operative will have Building and Maintenance knowledge
* Experience with compliance and record keeping
* A trade background preferred but not essential
Our Values
* Friendly
* Positive
* Innovative
* Empowering
* Person-Centred
Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.
About CareTech
CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.
CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.
Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
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