Caretaker - Maintenance Operative - Key Appointments : Job Details

Are you ready to put your Property Maintenance skills into a role that can add real value to the lives of others? We are working with an organisation that is dedicated to providing top-tier care services and they are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Caretaker / Maintenance Operative to join their dynamic team at The Cuttings in Starbeck, Harrogate If you are passionate about ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for residents and want to contribute to a vibrant, caring community, this Caretaker / Property Maintenance Operative role is tailor-made for you. What can you expect:

• Full Time / Permanent role
• Monday to Friday with occasional weekend support
• £12.50 per hour
• 40 hours per week / 8am-4.30pm

Employees also enjoy the following benefits:

• Free on-site parking
• Paid lunch break
• Lunch provided free of charge from onsite café / restaurant
• Fully paid induction
• Handy transport links (5 mins Starbeck station)
• State-of-the-art facilities
• Group and 1-to-1 Wellbeing Sessions
• Long service recognition
• Referral bonuses
• Uniform
• Access to WPA healthcare plan
• Blue light card with access to hundreds of high street discounts – to name a few!

The Caretaker - Maintenance Operative role:We are looking for a confident, experienced, and reliable all-round Property Maintenance Operative with a good understanding of the requirements of a large building’s general maintenance. The successful candidate will be well organised and driven to complete a wide variety of tasks, working independently as well as part of a team. Duties will include:

• Assisting with the scheduling, managing and fulfilling of general property maintenance tasks
• Carrying out fire safety checks, health & safety monitoring, completion of risk assessments and comprehensive record keeping.
• Daily maintaining and checks of the internal and external grounds.
• Maintenance and care of machinery (incl. lawn mowers, firefighting equipment, laundry equipment etc)
• Ensuring vehicles are maintained, cleaned and refuelled.
• Complying with health and safety regulations-while making sure all compliance documents are up to date.
• Minor repairs within residents’ apartments, as well as communal areas (e.g., electrical equipment, minor plumbing issues)
• Obtaining quotes and managing contractors for specialist property maintenance works.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Prior professional experience with general property maintenance
• Knowledge and experience of general health and safety precautions
• Full UK driving licence
• Highly organised and basic IT skills

Skills and Experience Desired:

• Knowledge of PAT testing
• Experience working in a care setting

About the organisation:Our client is an award-winning organisation who helps their residents to live independently, to keep their dignity, and increase their quality of life. Their mission is to offer our staff the time, care, warmth, compassion, and support necessary to make a true ‘homely’ experience for our clients, and an amazing place to work. They are all about excellence and they are looking for a Maintenance Coordinator who can help them maintain the highest standards and ensure they meet all relevant legislation and safety requirements. Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Please apply with an up-to-date CV that displays your property maintenance experience. Key Appointments UK Ltd will assess your suitability for the role based on the information contained in your CV and application. This includes skills, experience, education, and location.  By applying for this role, you give consent for your CV to be processed by Key Appointments for recruitment purposes only. Our full Privacy Policy is available at key-appointments