The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.Are you a competent and multiskilled Refurbishment and Maintenance professional or builder looking for a new challenge?We are looking for an experienced Refurbishment Operatives to join our newly created Refurbishment team, refurbishing our new children's homes and schools as part of our expansion plans. You will work as a part of an integral team, carrying out planned and time lined refurbishment maintenance and repair procedures such as plumbing, plastering, painting, basic electrics and gardening skills.We are looking for someone who is happy and confident to carry out a range of works, refurbishment, maintenance and property upkeep with travel across the region to support our growth plans.You will be reporting to our Maintenance Manager, Graham and will be part of a Refurbishment team of 3.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will be part of a team and tasked to refurbish a home/school ready for opening. Completion of any other maintenance tasks as and when requiredYou might require to working with the wider maintenance team across our homes/schoolsAdhering to all health and safety regulations and reporting any issues to managementAs a key holder, locking up and opening the school on a daily basisThe nature of this role will require annual leave to be taken outside the normal school holiday period July to SeptemberSkills, Knowledge and ExpertiseYou will have experience in all aspects of general maintenance and the ability to carry out this work to a high standardYou will have experience in all aspects of plastering, building and decorating, in order to provide an efficient and comprehensive maintenance service to our homesWorking knowledge of basic plumbingExcellent communication skills, to liaise effectively with all levels of the organisationYou will be experienced in the safe use of powered hand and bench toolsYou can work both independently and as part of the wider teamConfident in using IT systems - Currently we use Jira to manage and update jobsA full driving license is essential, along with flexibility to travel across our homes and schools including overnight staysBenefitsA salary up to £33,000 per annum25 days annual leave, plus bank holiday and an additional day off for your birthdayCompany Van (Nissan Interstar) & Fuel Card, supplied with toolsOvertime rateCompany Sick PayLife InsuranceHealth cash plan through Sovereign HealthcareEarn £500 via our Refer-a-Friend schemeMonthly recognition awardsAccess to our Employee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme via E-togetherAccess to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the companyThe opportunity to make a real difference to a child's lifeAbout EslandWith over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than 65 residential children's and assessment homes, and five schools, that are spread across the Kent, Hertfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Wiltshire, Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands and Northamptonshire regions of England.This also includes our Esland online school accessible to children throughout the UK which helps to deliver education to children missing education by utilising our specialised Turning the Curve education programme.With over 800 team members and over 200 young people supported we strive to help our children achieve their very best outcomes, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound services.
Job Title
Refurbishment Operative