General Maintenance Operative

We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a General Maintenance Operative in the Teesside area.

As a maintenance operative, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, or fixing a variety of things internally and externally at the buildings Potens operate within.

The properties are a mixture of offices, residential, supported living services, and schools, for both youths & adults with learning disabilities and / or Mental Health diagnosis.

What we’ll give you:

We will ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• £13.30 per hour
• 40 hours per week (3 month contract, with potential for permanent)
• An extra day paid holiday for your Birthday.
• Contributory pension scheme
• Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7.
• Paid comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – including internal leadership competency sessions and recognised qualifications.
• Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.
• A generous referral scheme.

What you’ll be doing:

Duties may include but not limited to:

• Painting and Decorating tasks - full rooms and areas
• Joinery tasks- Skirting boards, Door installation, Flat pack furniture  
• Opening and locking up services- Support with wider teams
• Supporting Regional staff with Legislative task – Emergency Lighting testing
• Collecting and delivering products - Flat Pack Furniture
• Repairing roofing and guttering, cleaning RWP downspouts and alike
• Hanging doors and fitting skirting boards
• Repairing or rebuilding walls
• Fitting kitchens and bathrooms, or remodelling parameters
• Maintain the external grounds - Gardening, jet washing etc.
• Tiling walls and floors
• Undertaking small plumbing repairs and minor electrical tasks, new lamps, or fuses
• Performing checks on security and fire appliances - Including empty properties
• Masonry work on external walls or steps, laying slabs, erecting fences, laying vinyl flooring, glazing, and replacing glass.
• Removals and transport support

• Due to the complexity of some of our service users nominal working hours are (9:00am -17:00pm. However, flexibility is needed.
• some cross regional travel and support will be required in line with business changes and needs.

Who you are:

Maintenance Code of conduct: (in line with all other policies and company procedures)

• I will undertake all elements of my role to the best of my ability.
• I will ensure I conduct myself in polite and respectful manner to all staff, colleagues, and service users.
• I will extend kindness to all others, even when they don’t extend it to me.
• I will take action to help a person in need if I see their need and am capable of making the situation better.
• I will respect differences of opinion by acknowledging the other person’s stance and not pushing their acceptance of mine.
• I will respect other people’s personal space and boundaries.
• I will ensure all working relationships are kept strictly professional.
• If a disagreement turns into a negative argument, I will walk away from the situation.
• I will ensure I escalate and raise any concerns directly with my line management for support and guidance going forward.
• I will undertake and ensure my training matrix development plan is carried out, any concerns I will feedback directly with my line management.
• I will treat all Potens equipment and belongings with the upmost respect and due care.
• I will not engage in Gossip nor will broadcast information from one service to another.
• I will ensure all elements of work tasks I undertake are carried out to the best of my ability, to a high standard that I’m proud of. Any tasks that are out of my skill set will be raised with line management for support.

Who we are:

We are a national provider of health, social and education services with over 30 years’ experience. Our employees are the driving force behind the fantastic care and support being delivered to hundreds of adults and children across the UK. Our teams are purposeful, positive, and progressive. They work hard to empower the people we support to have a voice, achieve their goals, and change their lives. We are always looking for committed, pro-active and passionate people to join us and create even more opportunities for the people we support. Join our team and have the satisfaction of knowing you’ve changed someone’s life and, in return for your hard work and passion we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

Safeguarding

Potens is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of the people we support throughout our facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust pre-employment checks prior to appointment; including but not exhaustive; enhanced DBS, and a minimum of two satisfactory references. Our checks will be service and role specific and can be discussed pre application if required. To view our policy on recruitment of ex-offenders please see full details Potens-Recruitment-Ex-Offenders-Policy.doc (live.com)

Diversity

We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our teams representing the communities and people we support. Here at Potens, you’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live independently, healthier, happier lives and doing our part to make a better working environment where all feel welcome and supported.

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