maintenance operative
Other
Darlington, Durham
£12.71
Permanent, Full time
Work hours: 40
Job description
Job Description:
Full Time | Permanent
Eastbourne House Care Home is a 41-bed nursing and dementia service and part of the Kara Healthcare family.
We are looking for a practical, reliable and proactive Maintenance Operative to support the safety, upkeep and smooth running of our home. This is a great opportunity to be part of a service on an exciting improvement journey, where the environment plays a key role in resident wellbeing.
About the Role
You will be responsible for the general maintenance and presentation of the building and grounds, ensuring the home remains safe, compliant and comfortable for residents, visitors and staff.
The role includes:
- Basic electrical repairs
- Plumbing tasks
- Joinery work
- Plastering
- Decorating
- General building maintenance
You will also support compliance and safety including:
- Fire safety awareness
- Legionella risk awareness and water checks
- Routine maintenance checks
- Reporting and escalating concerns
- Liaising with contractors when needed
The role may include travel to other Kara Healthcare services where required.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking someone who:
- Has basic multi-trade maintenance skills
- Has awareness of fire safety and Legionella risk
- Is confident using technology to log checks and report issues
- Is organised and proactive
- Works well as part of a team
- Is flexible and solutions-focused
Essential:
✔ Full UK driving licence
✔ Willingness to hold business insurance for travel between services
✔ Ability to complete compliance records and maintenance logsWhy Join Us?
At Eastbourne House, you will be part of a supportive team where your role truly makes a difference to residents' safety, dignity and quality of life.
You will also be joining Kara Healthcare - an organisation committed to creating safe, welcoming and high-quality environments for people receiving care.
If you take pride in maintaining safe and comfortable environments and want to be part of a positive team, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Apply for this position
Eastbourne Care Home (Kara Healthcare)
5-7 Cobden Street, Darlington, Durham, DL1 4JF, United Kingdom
01325430071