Maintenance Engineer - Hurlingham

Maintenance Engineer – Permanent Contract

40 hours per week, Salary range £36k to £38k per annum

KYN Hurlingham, 28 Daisy Lane, London SW6 3DD

About KYN

KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on offering an elevated approach to care: Individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of our residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices.

KYN HURLINGHAM is our second home due to open in the first part of 2024. It’s a 32-bedroom home offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining. We have a further two care homes in development in London.

We are passionate about our people; we seek out those who have a true vocation for care or hospitality.

About the opportunity:

As a Maintenance Engineer for KYN HURLINGHAM, you will be responsible for:

• To support the Hospitality Manager in creating a safe and well-presented environment whilst consistently delivering an exceptional experience for our residents and their families
• To be responsible for the appearance and functional upkeep of the care home, bedrooms, communal areas involving indoor and outdoor work
• To ensure and maintain all health and safety, compliance checks and risk assessments are carried out
• To respond to maintenance emergencies, minor repairs on an on-call basis
• To undertake all routine maintenance tasks and minor general repair work as requested by the Home Manager
• To be responsible for the maintenance of the garden and exteriors
• To check the maintenance request book for tasks to be completed
• To undertake weekly fire alarm tests and routine checks of fire doors, security doors and window restrictors
• To undertake routine checks of Wheelchairs, Reclining Chairs and Nursing Beds
• To take responsibility for emergency lighting checks and fire alarm tests on a regular basis
• To undertake a monthly visual check of the firefighting apparatus, e.g., extinguishers and hydrants and document in line with compliance
• To check water temperatures of sinks, showers, and baths monthly
• To ensure water flushing is undertaken in line with risk assessments, KYN policy and national standards
• To keep accurate records and electronically share them with the Home Manager weekly with support from the administration team
• To clean shower heads and waste traps
• To check water hardness and water temperatures within the boiler room and keep accurate records and electronically share them with the Home Manager weekly
• To keep the water softener topped up with salt
• To fit shelves and picture hooks in residents’ rooms as requested
• To assist staff with moving furniture as requested
• The purchase and collection of consumables, as well as control of maintenance stock
• To ensure a supply of matched paint and undertake redecoration and repair works to the interior and exterior of the building
• To change light bulbs and clean shades as required
• To ensure that the grounds and car park are free from litter
• To ensure external bin areas are kept clean and tidy
• To report to the Home Manager if a particular job falls outside the Training/Skill of the post holder
• To liaise with trades and contractors working in the homes. This includes site orientation and overseeing health and safety
• To be responsible for the health and safety of residents, visitors, and staff and to report any hazards or potential hazards to the person in charge
• To support the Life Enriching Activity Lead/Life Enriching Activity Co-ordinators in the implementation of a whole home approach to the provision of meaningful occupation for all residents, taking a proactive attitude towards the engagement of all residents at all times
• To be flexible to work in several KYN Homes, supporting other maintenance personnel and covering holiday periods
• To be able to be called upon during out of normal working hours
• To be able to carry out the physical demands of the job safely
• To adhere to KYN’s policies and procedures

About you:

• Experience in a similar role with a good understanding of building services including, heating, hot and cold-water distribution, ventilation, electrical distribution, plumbing, gardening, painting and decorating
• A professional, who understands the importance of maintaining high standards – working to statutory requirements and compliance to ensure our residents enjoy a safe and comfortable environment
• A friendly and approachable team player with the ability to troubleshoot when necessary
• Have basic health and safety qualifications or working knowledge
• Hold a full, clear UK Driving Licence
• You will be a compassionate, empathetic, kind, and caring individual

About our commitment to you:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Complimentary meals, hot drinks, and snacks throughout your shift
• Bespoke company induction and on-going training programmes at all levels
• Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology
• Custom-made uniforms provided
• Annual bonus (discretionary and scheme rules apply)
• Employee assistance programme and other attractive wellbeing benefits
• Discount schemes
• Company contributory pension scheme & life insurance
• And much more……

To find out more about KYN, our teams and values please visit www.kyn.co.uk/careers

KYN is an equal opportunities employer.

To be considered for this role you will have to provide proof of right to work in the UK and consent to an enhanced DBS check.

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