Maintenance Operative

We are making sure that the support we offer is constant, reliable and of the highest quality and it is our fantastic staff who are making this happen.

Amidst all the uncertainty, as everything we do changes, how about changing your story too and, in turn, help to change the lives of our children and young people?

We are currently seeking to appoint a Maintenance Team Operative to be responsible of ensuring homes, services and grounds are maintained to a high standard in a safe and efficient order covering 6 sites across Plymouth.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the general maintenance tasks instructed by manager including carrying out duties including; painting, decorating, cleaning, heating and water, maintaining outside of building and security of the premises.

It is essential 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.

By carrying out these responsibilities well, you will be helping to provide the best possible quality of care for the young people who live with us. You will also be helping to create a safe and pleasant working environment for the other people who work here.

For new appointments, a selection panel will assess each of the points below against what you have written on the application form - As a job applicant, you should explain, by using examples from all previous roles and within education of suitability for the role.

Location: Plymouth

Salary: £19,344.00

Hours Per week: 40 Hours a week 8-16:30 with 30-minute unpaid break

Applicants must have:

· Knowledge of basic DIY tasks including painting and decorating, joinery, electrical fittings and plumbing.

· Knowledge of general health and safety requirements in the workplace.

· Experience of equipment and materials in situations where care is needed to prevent harm to others.

· Experience of working as part of a team.

Skills and Abilities:

· Ability to attend work punctually and reliably.

· Ability to follow schedules and produce good quality work.

· Ability to work effectively in situations where a number of tasks need doing in a short timescale. •Ability to carry out basic maintenance of electrical equipment (wire plug, change fuse etc).

· Ability to carry out joinery tasks to produce good standard of construction and repairs.

· Ability to carry out basic plumbing tasks.

· Ability to use a range of maintenance equipment and materials.

· Ability to maintain positive relationships with students and staff whilst working in a busy environment.

· Ability to follow laid down procedures as well as willingness to suggest changes to improve systems.

· Ability to access all parts of the premises, by ladder if necessary.

· Ability to lift and move objects in line with H&S guidelines.

· Ability to communicate effectively, including ability to complete reports.

· Ability to deal with external visitors in a welcoming and helpful manner.

· Ability to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality.

Successful applicants subject to a full enhanced DBS check.

Full clean driving license required - Some travel included in role. If traveling further afield accommodation is provided.