Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician
Crystal Care Solutions is seeking a skilled Maintenance Operative to join our team and help keep our services safe, functional, and welcoming for the children and young people we support.
Would you like to join our new facilities / maintenance team to support our Residential Children's Homes across the North Midlands, North West and North Wales region.
Working as part of this small team you will be provided with a van and tools to ensure our homes always meet the high standards, to provide warm, safe and homely places for our children and young people to live an thrive.
Reporting to the Estates Manager and maintaining good communication with our Registered Managers and Senior Leadership Teams as required, you will provide a variety of facilities maintenance tasks, providing the general upkeep of the Crystal Care Solutions homes and properties, both internal and external (ensuring external grounds are kept clean and tidy).
Working at Crystal Care Solutions means being part of a passionate, values-driven organisation that puts children and young people at the heart of everything we do. Join us and help make a genuine difference every single day.
About this role
The role includes undertake general maintenance task such as:
Installations, inspections, diagnosing faults, testing, replacement, repair and maintenance of building, fixtures and fittings.
General plumbing including washers, taps, unblocking toilets, unblocking stacks, basic carpentry such as new locks, architrave, boxing in, assembling furniture, easing and adjusting windows, replacing handles and similar hardware.
General tiling - floors and walls and general painting & decorating
Identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair; to ensure compliance with agreed codes, law, working practices and Health and Safety
Carry out planned tasks in accordance with contract/agreed requirements
Carry out tasks within agreed time limits
Ensure compliance to agreed codes, legislation, and procedures including Health and Safety
Maintain accurate records/documentation associated with your work
Immediately report problems/failures that may impact on the Company and/or young people/individuals to your Line Manager
Meet your targets and contribute to those of the team as a whole
Team work - Contribute towards the smooth running of the team
Undertake ad hoc projects and duties as and when required.
Essential Requirements
Full UK Driving Licence
Experience of completing maintenance to deadlines
Ability to use Smartphone
Literate in using a computer/sending emails
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable Requirements
Qualifications in, Plumbing, and or Joinery
Experience of maintenance within Children’s Homes/Nurseries/Schools/other Regulated Settings
What you will need
Required criteria
- Proven experience as a Maintenance Operative or in a similar maintenance role.
- Hold a valid UK driving license.
- Ability to perform a wide range of general maintenance tasks, both internal and external.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and management.
- Commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for children and young people.
- Ability to pass an enhanced DBS check.
Desired criteria
- Relevant trade qualifications or certifications (e.g., plumbing, electrical, carpentry).
- Experience working within a residential or care home setting.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to property maintenance.
Skills needed for this job opportunity
Problem Solving
Attention to detail
Multi Tasking
Fault Reporting/Troubleshooting
Preventative Maintenance Skills
Painting
Teamwork
Communication
