Maintenance Manager Includes Travel

The Macklin Group currently has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join our award-winning team.

The role will be primarily based in Ratheane Care Home (Coleraine), however the successful candidate will be required to work and support our three North Antrim Care Homes including Ratheane Care Home (Coleraine), Leabank Care Home (Ballycastle) and Milesian Manor Lifestyle Care Home (Magherafelt).

This role is 100% operational and the successful candidate will be required to have an extremely hands-on approach from the outset. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and executing maintenance management tasks across multiple locations, ensuring that the Care Home facilities are well-maintained and compliant with all relevant and current regulations. Lastly, the role requires a high level of expertise, leadership skills, and an ability to effectively manage resources and prioritise competing tasks.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance: Perform routine and preventative maintenance, including inspecting buildings, systems, and equipment for issues.
• Repair: Troubleshoot and repair issues, or schedule repairs when needed.
• Safety: Ensure the Care Homes are safe and comply with regulations, including fire, smoke, and carbon monoxide systems.
• Supplies: Order and maintain supplies and tools, and monitor inventory.
• Cleaning: Ensure facilities and equipment are kept clean at all times.
• Records: Maintain records of maintenance and repair tasks.
• Delegation: Delegate tasks to other maintenance team members as and when required.
• Facilities support: Perform general facilities support tasks, such as furniture building and removal, and grounds and site clearance.

Key Skills:

• Commitment to the Macklin Care Homes Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
• Core Values - Treat People Really Well, Continuous Development, Trust and Dedication.
• Priorities - Our Teams, Our Residents, Our Community, Our Future.
• Exceptional organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate, listen, and work cooperatively with other staff.
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative.
• High standard of personal presentation and attention to detail.

Please note we will only accept up-to-date CVs - without this, an interview cannot be given.

Interviews may take place prior to the job advertisement closing as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed, the role may close early. Please do not hesitate to submit your application promptly.

In addition, we also reserve the right to enhance the criteria at the shortlisting stage.

An Enhanced Access NI Check will be required for this post. If successful, please be aware that we do have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. As per the Access NI Code of Practice, Macklin Care Homes also has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage, and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents, along with the Access NI Code of Practice, are available upon request by contacting the HR Department.

It is Macklin Care Homes' policy that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to disclose all criminal convictions fully and accurately will lead to the withdrawal of a job offer.

Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Should you require any further information, please email Clodagh Devlin (Group Contracts and Facilities Manager) at .

Required Criteria

• Minimum two years' experience in a similar role, preferably in healthcare of senior living environment.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and supervise a team of maintenance staff.
• Full driving licence and access to your own car for travelling as required.
• Be eligible to work in the UK.
• Must have a good command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to work set hours and be flexible to meet the needs of the organisation.

Desired Criteria

• Electrician/Plumbing Certificate.
• Previous experience of undertaking PATs testing.
• Good general knowledge of Health & Safety requirements and regulations.

Skills Needed

Delegation, Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs, Plumbing and Pipefitting, Electrical repairs

About The Company

Macklin Care Homes have been caring for people for over 30 years. We have taken our experience over all those years to bring the very best of our knowledge and our expertise to you. We are not just another Care Home, we are family-first and treat everyone we come into contact with as one of our very own. From staff to residents, to relatives and suppliers - we are all one big caring community!

We have 6 Care Homes based throughout Northern Ireland:

• Arlington, Our Lady's and Parkmanor Oaks, Belfast

• Milesian Manor, Magherafelt

• Ratheane, Coleraine

• Leabank, Ballycastle

Our vision is to have a real, positive impact on the lives of people within our local community. We aim to be the trusted provider for care that families choose with confidence. Through our dedication, passion and commitment, we care with heart, creating an environment where people feel safe, loved and respected. Our vision is for Macklin Care Homes to be the preferred choice in the community-where people know they are in the best hands.

Company Culture

Can you make a real difference to the lives of others? We are always looking to recruit great people to work in care, and in return, we will bring out the best in you!

At Macklin Care Homes, you will work as part of an award-winning team who are valued for their contribution, with opportunities for career development, as well as a friendly and rewarding working environment.

Our residents are at the heart of our homes; we are inspired not only by their stories and experiences of years gone by but also by knowing we are making a real difference in their lives.

We are guided by a strong set of core values that shape everything we do. These values help us build a culture of respect, care and dedication, ensuring that our residents and their families are always at the centre of our efforts.

We are proud of our values and unique positive culture that we live by each and every day. If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart, we would love to hear from you!

Company Benefits

As a family-run organisation, we live and breathe our core values of treating people really well, trust, dedication and continuous development.

Once you join us, you not only become a member of the team but a member of our family. Caring with heart is at the core of everything we do - with our residents and team members.

Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Free parking, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month, Culture of recognition, Progression opportunities, Staff celebration events, Company employee App

Salary

Not disclosed