Description
Join Lakefield Neurological Centre in Chigwell as a Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well-presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.
As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the service's facilities are fit for purpose, gardening, and will regularly conduct audits to identify and repair any faults ensuring a safe environment for service users, staff, and visitors.
Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to all maintenance-related tasks, liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of the service.
You’ll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assisting with ensuring that the service, buildings, facilities, and equipment requirements are maintained and fit for purpose.
- Utilising good DIY skills to ensure safety of service users is maintained.
- Assisting in regular checks and maintenance.
- Assisting in the repair and maintenance of all buildings.
- Assisting in all decorating.
- Liaising with a manager reporting all faults and defects.
- Participating in a 1-week retaining on-call rota for the purposes of emergency maintenance.
- Coordinating and supporting contractors whilst on site and completing all paperwork and tool checks.
Requirements:
- Previous experience within a maintenance role.
- Good DIY skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Show courtesy and respect to residents at all times.
- Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings.
Benefits:
- Annual base salary of £27,540.00
- The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave.
- Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals.
- Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate.
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Access to Blue Light Card.
- Life Assurance.
- Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it.
- 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion.
- Enhanced Maternity Package.
- Pension contribution.
- Free meals and onsite free parking.