Maintenance Person

Maintenance Person

Company: Hartmore Genesis CTE Ltd, Staunton, Gloucestershire.

Job Type: Part time. 24-32 hours per week over 3-4 days.

Salary: Pro-rated according to part time hours worked.
Full Time Equivalent annual salary of £26,000-£28,000.

About Us

Hartmore Genesis CTE Ltd is a compassionate care provider situated in Gloucestershire, dedicated to supporting young individuals aged 8 to 18 who have experienced trauma. In addition to our residential care services, we operate three school settings offering Special Educational Needs (SEN) education. Our mission is to empower young people to lead fulfilling lives.

Qualifications and Experience

Relevant experience, skills, knowledge and training to support a maintenance position.

Health and Safety training as an ongoing commitment.

Experience of working with young people in a residential care or school setting.

An awareness of and commitment to working in a non-discriminatory manner.

Ability to constructively engage with a wide network of professionals.

A full UK Driving Licence.

A DBS certificate and registration with the DBS update service is required. An enhanced DBS clearance certificate is mandatory.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

To provide maintenance, general repairs, decorating to all facilities, under the direction of the Head of Maintenance.

Work within agreed Genesis CTE and Hartmore Policies and Procedures. Participate in regular evaluation of services and report any maintenance issues accordingly.

Monitor that equipment is always kept clean, tidy and safe, and be responsible for storing and maintaining all equipment used.

Carry out Risk Assessments of maintenance tasks as and when appropriate.

Ensure the use of relevant safety equipment and clothing as appropriate. Ensure first aid training is up to date. Undertake specific Health & Safety courses regarding equipment as directed.

Work in a way which contributes to Health & Safety, welfare and the well-being of all and ensure awareness of fire procedures.

To maintain an accurate Maintenance Record Keeping System.

Decorate and undertake routine maintenance, repairs, and cleaning of the interior and exterior of the facilities.

To provide maintenance and general repairs which may include, for example, decorating, carpentry to replace doors and wooden fixtures, basic plumbing (replacement of taps etc), basic electrical repairs (replacement of broken light switches and sockets), making safe broken fixtures (broken windows etc), and general installation of fixtures and fittings under the direction of the Head of Maintenance.

Be aware of all relevant legislation, particularly the Children's Act 1989 and the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, taking reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.

Maintain confidentiality as appropriate in relation to Policies and Procedures.

Attend all relevant, mandatory and refresher training to ensure knowledge and skills are updated and refreshed.

Why Join Us?

Impactful Work: Contribute to the development and wellbeing of young people in care.

Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative, diverse and inclusive team.

Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours to support personal commitments.