Maintenance Person

Hampshire County Council; Andover; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job description

Job Reference: HCC620213
Salary Range: £24,405 - £25,430 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £12,202 - £12,715 per annum).
Work Location: Willow Court, Andover
Hours per week: 18.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 24 March 2025

The Role:

Our homes provide the right environment for us to deliver the outstanding care our residents deserve. As a Maintenance Person, you’ll play a key role in ensuring we can deliver our services in a clean, safe, and pleasant environment, so our residents and staff can feel proud of their surroundings.

What you'll do:

• Maintenance and cleaning duties: Support the Maintenance Supervisor with heavy cleaning, essential minor maintenance and repair work of buildings, furniture, and fittings, and maintenance of grounds and gardens, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and Health and Safety compliance at all times.
• Health and safety: Undertake checks, test and record fire and security alarms systems and equipment, and test and record water temperatures and content in accordance with procedures.
• Record Keeping: Keep written records, such as record books or incident report sheets.
• Build Relationships: Establish positive and supportive connections with residents, their families, and colleagues.

What we're looking for:

• Understanding of Health and Safety regulations.
• Routine maintenance skills.
• Excellent team player.
• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues.
• Empathy and understanding in interactions with residents.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Maintenance Person role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

• Rewarding Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
• Professional Growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
• Competitive Benefits Package: Find more information here.

This role involves some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Values Based Recruitment:

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment.