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Maintenance Assistant - Oakwood Court
- Application closing date: 10 Aug 2025 00:00
Job Description
We have exciting opportunity for a Part-Time Maintenance Assistant to assist our Maintenance Operative.
If you’re looking for job satisfaction, to be part of a friendly and supportive team, and to brighten people’s lives, look no further. We will provide training and support you from the very beginning. We offer a competitive salary, flexible hours, benefits and bonus schemes.
If you share our values;
- to put residents at the heart of everything you do;
- to care about what you do and the impact you have;
- to treat everyone with fairness, dignity, kindness and respect; and
- to make a difference together as one team...
…come and #CareWithUs. We are a Real Living Wage employer and we care about our people.
This role is to provide a responsive maintenance service in respect repairs, cleaning and grounds maintenance to Oakwood Court Care Home.
The role includes assisting the Maintenance Operative and Property Team maintaining the building and surrounding areas to a high standard. This includes painting, clearing blockages, ensuring clear and safe access to the building, understanding the heating and electrical plant and making adjustments where necessary, reporting defects to the Maintenance Operative, maintaining appropriate records and undertaking minor repairs. Assisting with regular Health and Safety checks to the building and grounds.
Candidate Requirements
Full training will be given but, some knowledge of general building maintenance and knowledge of basic Health and Safety would be beneficial.
You will need to be empathetic and have a considerate nature. Working previously in an older persons housing and care setting isn’t essential but would be advantageous, however full training will be given.
Having a current driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes, while helpful is not essential.
Employment Details
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Hours: 17.5 hours per week
- Pay: £11,466.00 Annually
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Additional Information
Working hours: 17.5 hours per week (flexible options available)
In return, you’ll get a competitive salary and access to other benefits. We’ll give you excellent support and continuous learning and development as well as free uniform.
Sussex Housing & Care is a not for profit organisation which means that we reinvest any financial surplus back into the organisation to benefit our residents and employees. We are also an accredited Real Living Wage employer.
