Maintenance Assistant – Exeter

Elizabeth Finn Homes is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes. We value the wonderful contribution all our staff make to our business and our ethos is to place people at the heart of everything we do. We are owned by the charity Turn2Us, who are a leading poverty charity

The Lodge rated overall Outstanding seeks to recruit to the following role:

Maintenance Assistant – 30 hours per week

£13.47 per hour plus excellent benefits (including training and career development opportunities, staff welfare and support in a heritage working environment)

Elizabeth Finn Homes are not able to provide sponsorship for applicants who currently do not have the right to work in the UK

Ever felt your current job lacked purpose or direction and you would like a role where you really do make a meaningful difference providing your team and our residents with the dedication and commitment they deserve – If you are we are on the same page? If you are on the same page then we would love to hear from you

The Lodge is seeking enthusiastic maintenance individuals to work as part of a brilliant team to provide an excellent service to our Home set in beautiful grounds within Exeter.

You’ll use your initiative and problem-solving skills to carry out maintenance requests, and you’ll be able to offer advice on preventative maintenance measures and improvements. You’ll be responsible for PAT testing electrical equipment, and ensuring all maintenance records are accurate and up to date. Your expertise will ensure that you’ll work within health & safety guidelines to reduce risks. You’ll also complete work in a proactive and timely manner to minimise any inconvenience to our residents

We offer good shift patterns that allow flexibility wherever possible and excellent training and support, where you can obtain personal development and skills required for this exciting opportunity. There are also opportunities to develop a career with real purpose and sense of achievement

This is a great chance to work with a large, diverse Home team who are proud of the difference we make to our residents

We are looking for a team-player who is positive, resilient, proactive and organised. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in. If you would like to have an informal visit or chat please call Deborah Skinner, General Manager on 01392 271663.

Benefits include:

Refer a colleague scheme

Full paid induction programme

Blue Light Card paid for – provides members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street

Employee assistance programme with free counselling

Occupational Sick pay following successful probation period

DBS paid for

Long service awards

Cycle to work scheme

Apprenticeships

Professional development and study support

Flexible shifts

Development and continuous learning opportunities

5.6 working weeks holiday per annum

Free uniform

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meals while on duty

To apply please send your CV to [email protected]

In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values , which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All