Maintenance Worker/Driver - Glasgow (Eastfields)
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Why join us?
Brainkind is a leading UK charity that works alongside people with an acquired brain injuries and other neurological conditions to help them live as independently as possible. Our teams across the UK support people to move forward with their lives. It’s a special feeling to share their individual journeys and play a part in the progress they make. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you’ll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
The Role
As our maintenance person at Eastfields you will be responsible to manage the maintenance and upkeep of the site in accordance with published policies and required standards. You will ensure the smooth operation of all building and site services.
Eastfields sits on the grounds of our neurological centre Graham Anderson House. The service comprises three accessible bungalows where we provide innovative rehabilitation and ongoing specialist long-term support for individuals who have complex, challenging behaviour and nursing needs. Our aim is to help people to live as independently as they are able and thrive after a brain injury.
Main duties will include
- To conduct routine maintenance and monitoring checks.
- To undertake minor refurbishment and redecoration to areas of the service as requested.
- To ensure that the security features of the service are maintained, including perimeter fencing, lighting, CCTV and other features where fitted.
- To carry out basic repairs internally and externally.
Skills/experience required
- Excellent communication skills
- A driving license is essential
- Awareness/knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation
- Knowledge of COSHH
Benefits include
- A competitive hourly rate of up to £14.04 per hour
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Buy/Sell up to 5 days annual leave per year
- Health Cash Plan
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Group life assurance
- Company Pension
- Eye voucher scheme
- Long service and staff awards
To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button
** **Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. **
*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*
Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkindis committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It’s a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills
- A driving license is essential
- Awareness/knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation
- Knowledge of COSHH
About Brainkind
UK nonprofit charity providing neurorehabilitation and community care for people with brain injuries and neurological conditions.
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