Maintenance Assistant

Worthing Source: WhatJobs
£16.07 Per Hour Plus Company Benefits

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Merriman Grange is a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Worthing offering state-of-the- art facilities, which include 72 large ensuite bedrooms and 5 luxury care suites. The home also features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon.

Maintenance Assistant

Part Time

Worthing, UK

Posted 5 days ago

GBP / Year

£16.07 Per Hour Plus Company Benefits

Part Time – 16hrs per week

The main function of this role is to support and assist the Maintenance Manager in maintaining all areas within the home on a daily basis. The Maintenance Assistant’s primary responsibility is to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the residents. This person is a hands‑on team player with sound organizational skills. The Maintenance Assistant interacts positively with all team members, maintaining census by immediately preparing vacant rooms for new residents, and by responding to and resolving concerns promptly.

You will need to reliable and hard working in this role – flexible in required working hours is essential and may include some weekend working.

Ideally experience in general maintenance, plumbing, painting and decorating and carpentry would be beneficial.

Team member benefits

  • Paid Breaks
  • Uniforms
  • Staff Meals
  • Nest Pension
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Care Workers Charity
  • ‘Spice of Life’ – Discount Retail Scheme
  • Cycle Scheme
  • Eye Care
  • Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Reward Vouchers
  • Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards

Main Responsibilities

  • Assist in the day‑to‑day maintenance of the home including any faults or repairs which may need to be corrected within your capability and company guidelines.
  • Give support to all heads of departments in looking at areas that may need altering or improving and perform all preventative maintenance tasks to the best of your ability.
  • Ensure that the home is kept to the agreed maintenance standards.
  • Respond in a timely manner to all maintenance requests and concerns raised by residents, family members and team members according to the homes reporting maintenance request log or system.
  • Take receipt of deliveries and store items or good pertaining to maintenance.
  • Ensure that all allocated machinery is kept safe and in working order.

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