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Maintenance Operative

To manage the internal and external maintenance of the facility and grounds at Southlands to ensure that they are of an appropriate hotel standard and reflect the vision of a high quality care setting to customers and visitors at all times.

 To plan and agree schedules of maintenance with the General Manager to ensure that maintenance work does not conflict with the provision of care, customer enjoyment of the facilities and that emergency work is minimised.

 To work independently and autonomously to manage maintenance at Southlands whilst building excellent relationships with the General Manager, Administrator, colleagues, customers and suppliers.

 To carry out and record all facility, maintenance checks and tests as directed by the General Manager and organisation.

 To proactively identify and agree opportunities to improve the standard of buildings and grounds to ensure they meet the changing needs of new and existing customers thereby maximising customer satisfaction with regard to the facilities and grounds.

 To contribute to the success of events and marketing activities by contributing to the planning and management of the event in a positive and practical manner and ensuring the facility and grounds are seen at their best by visitors and prospective customers.

Important Information
Location: Southlands Retirement Apartments, Southlands Apartments, 13 Wetherby Road, Leeds, England, West Yorkshire, LS8 2JU
Date Posted: 31st January 2025
Closing Date: 28th February 2025
Industry: Healthcare
Job Type: Part time
Salary: £13.50 Hourly

About the role

This role is part time over 5 days a week to cover the maintenance, safety checks and facilities management of the communal areas, grounds, gardens and apartments within the building.

Westward Care

We are one of Leeds’ most respected health and social care providers, with a proven track record in providing award-winning care and support to older people in Leeds locations including Headingley, Methley, Beeston and Roundhay. Our network of care homes and independent living apartments is small enough to provide quality and individual care, but large enough to provide care services that are right for you, even if your circumstances change.

We passionately believe that happiness is just as important as health and that quality care should always go hand in hand with quality of life, and do all we can to make you and your loved ones feel at ease from day one.

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Passionate about making a difference

Here at Westward Care, we all share the same ambition – to deliver the very best care and support. It’s our aim to make a real difference, always prioritising health and happiness in everything we do. And with our on-going training and development, we’re always learning new ways of meeting the changing needs of older people.

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Quality. We aim high when it comes to our care and our facilities. We settle for nothing short of excellence. 

Respect. We give all our residents the freedom to live a full and active life, respecting their privacy and dignity, giving them the support they need to control their own lives. 

Integrity. We take pride in our openness and honesty, keeping the promises we make to our residents and to each other – building confidence and trust.

Service. Customer Service defines everything about our approach to care and support. We always go the extra mile for our residents and their families. 

Our benefits

Employee development programs

Free parking

Referral bonus

Employee of the Month

Maintenance Operative

We are one of Leeds’ most respected health and social care providers, with a proven track record in providing award-winning care and support to older people in Leeds locations including Headingley, Methley, Beeston and Roundhay. Our network of care homes and independent living apartments is small enough to provide quality and individual care, but large enough to provide care services that are right for you, even if your circumstances change.

We passionately believe that happiness is just as important as health and that quality care should always go hand in hand with quality of life, and do all we can to make you and your loved ones feel at ease from day one.