Morar living
Maintenance Operative
Job Description
About Us:
Our brand-new, purpose-built care home in St. Andrews features modern, state-of-the-art facilities designed to provide a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for our residents. We are committed to promoting a fulfilling and active lifestyle for every resident. At our care home, resident well-being and happiness are central to everything we do, with individualized care plans developed to meet each resident’s unique needs, preferences, and choices.
About the Role: Maintenance Operative
We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Maintenance Operative who is passionate about creating a well-maintained, pleasant environment where residents feel safe, respected, and supported. Joining a dedicated team, you’ll receive comprehensive induction training and ongoing opportunities for personal development in a positive, inclusive setting.
What We Offer:
- Competitive rate of £13.09 per hour
- Job satisfaction in a supportive and fulfilling environment
- Holiday allowance & company pension
- Guidance, development, and career progression opportunities
- Free disclosure
Main Responsibilities:
- Ensure premises and grounds are maintained to a high standard, creating a safe, comfortable, and pleasant environment.
- Maintain records per company policies, including work and inspection logs.
- Conduct daily maintenance book checks and address issues promptly.
- Perform weekly user tests on fire alarms, fire doors, call points, fire exits, water temperatures, and monthly tests on emergency lighting and smoke/heat detectors.
- Ensure fire appliances are regularly checked and serviced by qualified engineers and keep records.
- Assist with monthly fire drills and help update evacuation procedures alongside the Care Home Manager.
- Stay updated on required maintenance checks.
- Know the location of fuse boxes, stopcocks, and other critical shut-offs.
- Support health and safety inspections, including Portable Appliance Testing.
- Provide on-call emergency support outside of regular hours when needed.
- Handle driving duties and assist with deliveries as required.
- Oversee groundskeeping, including grass cutting, hedge maintenance, and weeding.
- Perform general maintenance, such as painting, basic joinery, and equipment checks.
- Liaise with contractors for specialized jobs and supervise deliveries.
Essential Skills and Requirements:
- Understanding of the needs of older or disabled individuals requiring care and support.
- Hands-on approach to a physically demanding role.
- Basic knowledge of maintenance and repair tasks.
- Knowledge of health and safety standards.
- Full driving license.
- Strong numeracy skills.
All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG).
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.09 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
Experience:
- Maintenance: 2 years (required)
- Care home: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: #SCGN1