Maintenance Worker/Driver

Brainkind is a leading UK charity that works alongside people with an acquired brain injuries and other neurological conditions to help them live as independently as possible. As our maintenance person at Eastfields you will be responsible to manage the maintenance and upkeep of the site in accordance with published policies and required standards. You will ensure the smooth operation of all building and site services. Eastfields sits on the grounds of our neurological centre Graham Anderson House. The service comprises three accessible bungalows where we provide innovative rehabilitation and ongoing specialist long-term support for individuals who have complex, challenging behaviour and nursing needs. Our aim is to help people to live as independently as they are able and thrive after a brain injury.

Responsibilities

Manage the maintenance and upkeep of the site in accordance with published policies and required standards; Ensure the smooth operation of all building and site services; To conduct routine maintenance and monitoring checks; To undertake minor refurbishment and redecoration to areas of the service as requested; To ensure that the security features of the service are maintained, including perimeter fencing, lighting, CCTV and other features where fitted; To carry out basic repairs internally and externally

Requirements

Excellent communication skills; A driving license is essential; Awareness/knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation; Knowledge of COSHH; Compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks

Benefits

£1 extra on Bank holidays and weekends; 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays); Buy/Sell up to 5 days annual leave per year; Health Cash Plan; Access to our Employee Assistance Programme; Group life assurance; Company Pension; Eye voucher scheme; Long service and staff awards