Maintenance Technician - Brushwood Care (Speke)

At Bloomcare, our values define us and shape everything that we do. Our values allow us to create an environment for a rewarding career, personal success, and development. We know our success depends not just on the happiness of our clients, but also on the happiness of our colleagues.

We are seeking a maintenance technician for Brushwood Care. Brushwood Care operates from a brand new state of the art complex in Speke.

Please note to be successful in the position, you must be flexible to provide an on-call emergency support service out of hours when required.

Salary and Hours

£10.75 per hour, full time.

Benefits and Rewards

• Comprehensive induction, on-going training and development, access to paid NVQ training
• Free DBS
• Weekly advance, be in control of when you get paid
• 28 days annual leave
• Food provided while on shift
• Refer a friend bonus scheme with payment up to £1,000
• Uniform provided
• Free on site parking
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema, dining, days out and much more.

Responsibilities

• Painting and decorating, general joinery, basic electrics and basic plumbing
• Ensure 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 facilities
• Keep up to date with developments in required maintenance checks
• Check online maintenance logs
• Check fire alarm systems weekly, ensuring all information is recorded
• Check emergency lighting and water temperatures monthly, ensuring all information is recorded
• Ensure fire appliances are checked and serviced regularly
• Check all fire doors weekly and record any problems
• Carry out quarterly fire drills and ensure staff follow fire evacuation procedures and assist with updating fire evacuation procedures
• Check all electric lights daily and replace bulbs as necessary
• Make sure the Nurse Call System is in good working order at all times by carrying out regular checks and documenting this
• Check all pressure relieving mattresses monthly to ensure they are functioning correctly.
• Check all beds monthly to ensure they are working correctly.
• Redecorate all rooms and corridors as required

Who we are looking for

• Organised and able to organise work via the online maintenance log
• Excellent communication skills
• Well presented, punctual and friendly attitude
• Multi skilled tradesperson with experience in a wide range of property maintenance
• Ability to work under pressure and have a can do attitude
• Clean and tidy working practice
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Fire Safety
• Previous experience in a care home environment is desirable but not essential

Bloomcare values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves. We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment the company offers an attractive salary and benefits.