Maintenance Operative

Location: On site / Bearpark, Durham, UK

Job type: Permanent / Full-time

Sector and subsector: Facilities Management Maintenance

Hourly Fixed salary: £13.92

Job Title: Maintenance Operative

Hourly Rate: £13.92

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

As a Maintenance Operative at Careline Lifestyles, your main responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the premises are safe and well-maintained by conducting daily inspections for any potential Health and Safety hazards
• Keeping an electronic maintenance log and ensuring all issues are reported and addressed in a timely manner
• Verifying all tasks with the Manager, except in the case of emergencies
• Ensuring lights, particularly bulbs, are working properly throughout the premises
• Maintaining tidy gardens, yards, and fire exit areas, especially during poor weather conditions
• Checking and maintaining hot water and heating systems
• Regularly carrying out painting jobs, including 'touching up' areas as needed
• Inspecting drains and gutters weekly to ensure proper functioning
• Organising and testing fire equipment, hoists, lifts, boilers, air conditioners, and other equipment
• Carrying out weekly fire drills and documenting findings in the Fire Drill Log Book
• Keeping all records up to date and notifying the Administrator/Directors of any potential hazards for further action
• Being flexible and adaptable to new tasks and responsibilities as required by the company

What You Need

• A proactive and responsible attitude towards maintenance and health & safety
• The ability to identify hazards and take appropriate action
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with team members and management
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to maintain and inspect equipment and systems regularly

Benefits of Working for Careline Lifestyles

• Unrivaled career pathway opportunities
• 24 hour employee assistance program
• Permanent contracts, paid holiday leave & company pension scheme
• Free onsite parking & uniform provided

Shifts

• Full time, 8-hour shifts
• Monday to Friday

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.