Maintenance Operative

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Join Dunham Care as a Maintenance Operative

Location: Herne Bay, Kent

About Dunham Care

With a legacy built on trust and expertise, Dunham Care redefines what it means to experience exceptional care in a luxurious setting.

Every detail of our residences has been meticulously crafted to provide a serene sanctuary where every need is anticipated, and every moment is cherished.

At Dunham care, we don’t just provide exceptional care- we create a vibrant, inclusive lifestyle where residents thrive, and team members feel genuinely valued.

We believe in empowering both staff and residents to bring their full selves to our home. Our team members are encouraged to share their skills, passions and hobbies, creating opportunities for meaningful group activities that feel natural and joyful and not task driven.

Job Role

We are seeking to appoint a Maintenance Operative to join our team who will ensure business property stays in good working order and help the business maintain occupational health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Creating maintenance schedules and delegating tasks to team members
• Conducting site inspections and identifying areas requiring extra maintenance work
• Supervising maintenance workers and ensuring they follow safe work practices
• Performing minor on-site repairs
• Scheduling contractors for major repairs as required
• Discussing maintenance concerns with the employer and communicating these to Maintenance Workers
• Staying on-call and responding to emergency maintenance needs
• Developing maintenance budgets, hiring maintenance crew and negotiating vendor contracts
• Controlling and monitoring inventory
• Coordinating work performed by outside vendors

Skills and Experience required

• Technical understanding of electrical, mechanic and hydraulic systems for planning and troubleshooting
• Proficiency operating modern maintenance technology, including ERP and CRM systems
• Good verbal communication skills, including active listening and the ability to translate complex information
• Organisational skills for scheduling maintenance tasks and ensuring job completion, even during emergencies
• Attention to detail, ensuring maintenance tasks are not overlooked and minor site problems do not become major site problems
• Good physical fitness for carrying heavy loads and performing other physically demanding tasks.

Benefits

• Bank holiday and overtime enhancements
• 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
• Paid DBS
• Uniform provided
• Paid training
• Excellent induction programme for new starters
• A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company
• Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
• A competitive rate of pay

This position is subject to a DBS check

Dunham Care is an equal opportunities employer, which seeks to ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of; gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race.