Estates Operative (ID:471)
| Posting date: | 02 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.00 to £13.50 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Refer a friend scheme we know that you will know fantastic people who will be make a great contribution, you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made * Above and beyond we recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises! Long service awards we recognise your contribution to the team and celebrate long service Employee benefits app stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities. Cycle to work you can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme Pension we will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme Life cover you will be entitled to the death in service benefit. Funded qualifications earn whilst you learn! we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton * Career pathways we invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier! Swanton Educates we have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development Trained mental health first aiders available to support you when you need someone to talk to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support Employee Voice we hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 October 2025 |
| Location: | Seaham, County Durham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Swanton Care and Community |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 471 |
Summary
Main responsibilities
To ensure the site always remains a safe, secure and pleasant environment to work, reside or visit.
To ensure that all critical systems and services such as drainage, water, lighting, heating, fire and related alarm systems are functioning appropriately.
To work in conjunction with / alongside the Registered Service Manager, Senior Management representatives and Authorities in maintaining a well-planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance regime
About you
You will have demonstrable competence in one or more of the following trades; - joinery; decoration; plumbing and spent at least 2 years in a similar maintenance based role.
You will have a sound understanding of the principal requirements of Health & Safety and Fire Safety and able to learn how they apply to a Residential Care setting, coupled with awareness and understanding of Fire Risk Assessments & Water Hygiene Service Risk Assessments.
You will have experience of loan working and ability to work on allocated tasks without or with minimal supervision supported by good Outlook, Excel and Microsoft word skills.
Able to undertake general gardening duties including mowing grassed areas, tending to plant areas, cut back shrubbery & bushes/hedges etc.
Possession of a valid UK driving licence is essential to undertake this role.
To ensure the site always remains a safe, secure and pleasant environment to work, reside or visit.
To ensure that all critical systems and services such as drainage, water, lighting, heating, fire and related alarm systems are functioning appropriately.
To work in conjunction with / alongside the Registered Service Manager, Senior Management representatives and Authorities in maintaining a well-planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance regime
About you
You will have demonstrable competence in one or more of the following trades; - joinery; decoration; plumbing and spent at least 2 years in a similar maintenance based role.
You will have a sound understanding of the principal requirements of Health & Safety and Fire Safety and able to learn how they apply to a Residential Care setting, coupled with awareness and understanding of Fire Risk Assessments & Water Hygiene Service Risk Assessments.
You will have experience of loan working and ability to work on allocated tasks without or with minimal supervision supported by good Outlook, Excel and Microsoft word skills.
Able to undertake general gardening duties including mowing grassed areas, tending to plant areas, cut back shrubbery & bushes/hedges etc.
Possession of a valid UK driving licence is essential to undertake this role.