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Maintenance Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 12 July 2024
Salary: £11.44 to £11.44 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 11 August 2024
Location: BT9 6FL
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Leonard Cheshire
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 14360-54096

Summary

* Sponsorship is not available for this role *

Part time, 28 hours

Working alongside the Maintenance Co-ordinator, you would be expected to undertake grounds maintenance, repairs and minor building works and maintain health and safety relating to two Supported Living facilities in the Belfast area.

We offer supported living options for people with varying abilities to live wherever and however they choose. Our services support people with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, sensory impairments and learning disabilities to live independently in their own home.

About the role

You will play a vital role in assisting with the upkeep of our service, keeping buildings and surrounding areas safe and well maintained to agreed health and safety standards.

Duties will include decorating, furniture removal, general repairs and routine maintenance to ensure the smooth running of the premises both internally and externally. With a focus on preventative maintenance, you will report potential issues to be quickly resolved and prioritise your workload.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have relevant previous experience.
• Understand the principles of workplace safety.
• Be able to perform physical tasks required by the job.
• Work flexibly to the needs of the service.

Please see the job description (link below) for more details.

Your benefits and rewards

As well as competitive pay, we offer a wide range of employee rewards such as Wagestream, the option to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before pay day, free Blue Light card with discounts for high street retailers, eating out and fun family days. There is also a free DBS check, generous annual leave, contributory pension scheme, excellent training programmes relevant to your role and so much more!

If you have any questions or further enquiries, please contact Liza.wiggins@leonardcheshire.org or call 0750 0027 146

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

* No agencies please *

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