Maintenance Technician – Cheshunt and Ware, Hertfordshire Location: Kingfisher Nursing Home, Emmanuel Lodge, College Road, Cheshunt, EN8 9NQ and Westgate House Care Centre, Tower Road, Ware, SG12 7LP,Hourly rate: £13.00 to £15.00 (depending on experience)Hours: 40 hours per week - 3 days a week based in Cheshunt and 2 days a week based in WareShifts: 8.00am to 4.30pm (flexibility required for on call service)Job type: Full time, permanentCome and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateWe are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Maintenance Technician to join our family at Westgate Healthcare. We are looking for an individual who shares our values, has an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.Please note this role will be split between two of our care homes. Therefore, a driver with access to a car/van is essential in order to be successful.What’s in it for you?
A standby and call-out monthly allowance5.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata for part-time)Workplace pension schemeComprehensive induction and named buddy to help you settle inFree training and developmentSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsWork in a friendly team with experienced staff‘Refer a Friend’ scheme where you can earn points and financial rewards via the Care Friends appAccess to the Blue Light Card which provides various discounts from hundreds of nationwide high street and online storesOpportunities, support and encouragement for career progressionLoyalty and long-service awardsWellbeing initiatives and team recognition rewards
*Please note, some of the above benefits depend on your position in the company. Further information can be given at interview stageAbout the role:
Painting and decorating, general joinery, basic electrics and basic plumbingEnsure that all mechanical and non-mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment on the premises is maintained and in safe and clean working order, carrying out all necessary and mandatory checks on all fire and lighting equipment as well as other facilitiesKeep up to date with new developments and required maintenance checks for nursing homesCheck the maintenance books on all floors daily and action immediatelyKnow the location of fuse boxes, main stopcocks etc and how to turn off services if requiredCheck fire alarm systems weekly, ensuring all information is recordedCheck emergency lighting and water temperatures monthly, ensuring all information is recordedEnsure fire appliances are checked and serviced regularlyCheck all fire doors weekly and record any issuesCarry out quarterly fire drills and ensure staff follow fire evacuation procedures and assist with updating fire evacuation proceduresCheck all electric lights daily and replace bulbs as necessaryMake sure the Nurse Call System is in good working order at all times by carrying out regular checks and documenting thisCheck all pressure relieving mattresses monthly to ensure they are functioning correctly. Report to Home Manager if there are any issuesCheck all beds and bed controls on a monthly basis and ensure they are working correctly. Report to Home Manager if there are any issuesRedecorate all rooms and corridors as requested by the Home Manager
About you:
The right to live and work in the UKSkilled in painting and decorating, basic electrics and basic plumbingFull driving licence with access to a car/van for business useKnowledge of Health and Safety and Fire SafetyUnderstanding of general maintenance work / DIY and experience of dealing with minor repairsGood communication skills with the ability to work as part of a teamGood health and fitness, the post involves lifting and requires physical staminaPrevious experience in a care home environment is desirable but not essential
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.WGHROB....Read more...
