Maintenance Operative

Maintenance Operative

Lindley Grange Care HomeAcre StreetLindleyHuddersfieldHD3 3EJ

13.05 - 16.11ph dependent on experience and qualifications

Permanent contract. 38 hrs pw.

We make health happen

At Bupa we share a common purpose: helping people live longer healthier happier lives while making a better world. Throughout Bupa Care Services we aim to help every resident live a life they truly love while offering an inclusive and supportive workplace for our people.

As a Maintenance Operative at our Care Home your primary responsibility will be ensuring that our facilities remain fully functional. You will maintain buildings and equipment effectively while complying with all relevant Bupa Standard Operating Procedures legislation and industry best practices. Your role is crucial in ensuring our accommodation meets Bupas cultural and brand values.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that all health and safety and compliance checks are carried out using the provided digital systems as per the timescales directed by Bupa Standard Operating Procedures and by Bupa compliance management tools and software.

Action and close any tasks attributed to the Maintenance Manager or home highlighted on Bupa compliance management tools and software.

Ensure that safety and cleanliness within the care home and grounds is to the satisfaction of Environmental Health local Fire Authority requirements Legionella Risk Assessment requirements and Health & Safety regulations etc.

Ensure that all necessary maintenance and repair tasks are completed to a high standard in a timely manner and offer value for money whilst ensuring internal decoration continues to meet the organisations vision regarding first impressions.

Ensure regular review of residents preferences in relation to their personal space is documented and actioned.

Report defects obtain quotes and manage repairs using Bupa approved contractors complying at all times with Bupas Standard Operating Procedures.

Report irreparable defects to Home Manager or Property/Maintenance Manager as appropriate.

Manage Care Home elements of any refurbishment programme and capex programme of works ensuring minimal disruption to residents visitors and staff.

Ensure that all tools and equipment are maintained and safely secured at all times.

Assist with induction of new colleagues with regard to the operation of emergency exits fire points and evacuation procedures keeping a record of all instructions given as required by the Home Manager especially where the use of equipment is involved.

Although you will be located within a home there may be a requirement to provide maintenance support to a local Care Homes within a reasonable distance (no more than 1hr from normal place of work) as and when required to provide a comprehensive regional maintenance support.

What Were Looking For

A good understanding of building services including heating hot and cold-water distribution ventilation electrical distribution and plumbing

Sound understanding of building fabric and its maintenance

Practical experience of planned maintenance systems and record keeping

Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements and experience of compliance

A full driving licence

A building/electrical/plumbing qualification (City & Guilds BTEC ONC HNC etc) or a minimum of 3 years hand on experience in property maintenance and general repairs where possible

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Computer literate

Good Customer service skills

Be flexible to meet changing demands within the care home

Practical ability and experience in painting and decorating

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health from mental and physical to financial social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support advice and treatment for a variety of health-related issues including remote GP appointments physiotherapy and mental health support

Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products all to the approximate value of 350

Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes

28 days holiday

We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams as an addition to statutory sick pay to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.

Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards extra holidays and money!

Free meal on every shift

Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets

We offer a range of Bupa pension plans find out more on our career site

Parental leave - We have schemes for adoption birth parents and co parents -find out more on our career site

Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice choose their treatment and take control of their health

Accessto discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why Bupa

Were a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose helping people live longer healthier happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to Be you at Bupa we champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. Thats why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. Well make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

** Please note this role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is not included under the UKs Points Based Immigration System for sponsorship by an employer.