Description Job title: Maintenance OperativeLocation: Ridley Park Care Home, Off Forster Street, Plessey Road, Blyth, NE24 3BG Salary: £12.25 - £15.31 per hour depending on experienceContract: PermanentShift Pattern: 40 hours per week We make health happen Here at Bupa, we support those when they need it the most.
Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.As a Maintenance Operative, you'll ensure the care home remains functional at all times and our residents have a safe and comfortable environment.
We'll support you to get the most out of your career, including putting you through any required training for the role and support any career development ambitions.
Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role: A good understanding of building services including, heating, hot and cold water distribution, ventilation, electrical distribution and plumbing.A good 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 and willing to support neighbouring Bupa care homes.A minimum of 3 years hand on experience in property maintenance and general repairs, or building/electrical/plumbing qualification (City & Guilds, BTEC, ONC, HNC etc) orAbility 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 supportAnnual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes28 days holidayWe 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 shiftInterest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season ticketsWe offer a range of Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career siteParental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents -find out more on our career siteMenopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their healthAccess to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK