Maintenance Assistance - Nightingale House South London
Mar 14, 2025
Introduction
Nightingale Hammerson is a leading specialist in the care of older people supporting specifically Jewish residents We have two care homes Nightingale House in Clapham and Hammerson House in East Finchley
As a General Maintenance Assistant you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our residents by maintaining our facilities to the highest standards
What will your typical day involve
In this roleyoull be responsible for reactive and planned maintenance covering tasks such as routine building maintenance basic carpentry plumbing works patch plastering and basic brickwork
Under the guidance of the Operations Manager youll execute reactive maintenance planned preventive maintenance and ad hoc repairs ensuring compliance with Health and Safety regulations and internal policies Your role extends to troubleshooting and completing repair/remedial works periodic testing of systems and responding promptly to maintenance requests from residents staff and colleagues
As part of a collaborative team youll work with specialist contractors and following inhouse training act as a Fire Marshal
Your commitment may involve occasional emergency callouts and attendance at internal and external training courses
Who are we looking for
The ideal candidate for this role should possess significant working experience in a similar multiskilled trade demonstrating proficiency in diverse maintenance tasks Additionally practical knowledge of general plumbing is essential In terms of knowledge a working understanding of maintenance requirements in buildings of different ages is crucial
The successful candidate should exhibit strong skills and attributes including effective communication and the ability to work with and for elderly people Furthermore they should be a team player who leads by example promoting positivity within the workplace The candidate should be a proactive problem solver capable of working independently with minimum supervision and possess good interpersonal skills both verbal and written Excellent organisational and time management skills are essential for this role Special conditions include being physically fit according to work requirements willingness to be part of the oncall rota when required and readiness to contribute as part of the onsite emergency response team
If youre passionate about maintaining a positive and safe environment for our residents and colleagues we invite you to join Nightingale Hammerson in this impactful position
What is in it for you
- A friendly supportive team working environment
- Highly competitive rates of pay
- Training & development opportunities
- days (plus bank holidays) annual leave increasing over time
- Subsidised staff restaurant
- Free uniform
- Refer a friend bonus scheme Subject to T&Cs
- Pension scheme
- Access to onsite gym (Nightingale House)
Hours
Fulltime contract with a commitment of hours per week
Salary
per hour
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If you meet the above requirements wed love to hear from you!
Its also very important to us that as well as meeting the job description you can bring a wealth of experience and qualities that make you ideal for working with the elderly on a daily basis
Values
Embrace and embody our core values of Compassion Respect Excellence Dignity Integrity and Teamwork
Safeguarding
Our positions are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosures which will be completed upon successful application All applications will be handled individually following our policy and organisational requirements
Sponsorship
This role is not at or above RQF Level and therefore is ineligible for sponsorship under the UKs Points Based Immigration System
Please do not apply if you require sponsorship
Diversity
We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and residents we serve Youll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose helping people live longer healthier happier lives and making a better world
