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Building Maintenance Officer

Location: Burnley

Salary: £27,000

Contract Type: Permanent

About Us

At The Calico Group, our purpose is clear: to make a real difference to people’s lives. Whether supporting individuals in recovery, helping communities thrive, or enabling employees to grow, we are committed to creating opportunities that transform lives.

We embrace diversity in all its forms and take pride in employing a workforce that reflects the rich and varied communities we serve. Your skills and experiences could make all the difference – join us to be part of something extraordinary.

Established in 2023, Syncora Care brings together the health and social care services of the Calico Group to create a shared high standard of service for our customers.

Syncora Care’s has the vision of…
“Working together, we create an inclusive community and provide innovative personalised support, so you can be who you want to be and live your best life”, which informs all business and service decisions.

Syncora Care delivers extra care, domiciliary, residential and housing with care services with shared objectives.

We will commit to building strong relationships with customers, partners and stakeholders working collaboratively to provide sustainable communities.

We will ensure all our services have robust systems, processes and procedures that will enable us to meet/exceed regulatory requirements and embed a culture of continuous improvement and financial stability.

By acknowledging individual strengths, we will work together to ensure a flexible, diverse and innovative approach.

We will demonstrate leadership in a way which empowers our staff to develop and be resourceful by providing a safe, inclusive, and creative environment.

The Opportunity

This role will support the delivery of excellent care within Dovestone Gardens, by providing a high standard of repair, presentation, and readiness of the building.

• Conduct regular maintenance and Health and safety inspections of the site to identify works.

• Provide a prompt maintenance and repair service for the building with a view to handling jobs at firstpoint of contact. Liaise with Facilities and/or Repairs service for jobs beyond scope/responsibility of role.

• Ensure contractors, vendors, and service providers are inducted onto the site and adherence to the site code of conduct and Calico values.

• Support the Housing with Care Manager with on site requirements with regards to health and safety regulations and standards, including COSHH.

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections and repairs.

• Maintain an inventory of supplies and materials for the building. Carrying out scheduled checks aligned with regulatory requirements in relation to building safety and personal care such as fire alarm, emergency lighting, water hygiene, this list not exhausted.

• Attending to general building maintenance, upkeep and repairs as required such as: blocked toilets/sinks/basins, replacement light bulbs, painting/cleaning, maintenance of fixtures and fittings; this list not exhausted.

• Undertaking a programme of cyclical painting/decorating/deep cleaning as required including carpets, kitchen equipment and blinds.

• Inducting and facilitating contractors on site, ensuring safe methods of working and to ensure all paperwork is completed and any remedial work is acted upon e.g., lift maintenance, legionella testing, fire, and security.

• To attend call outs as necessary out of hours

• Prioritising work daily and ensuring that high levels of customer service are always delivered

• Maintaining an inventory of tools and equipment stored at Dovestone Gardens.

• Maintain and clean all tools and equipment ensuring that they are kept in a safe and efficient working condition.

• Store tools as instructed and report any losses of or damage to company tools to your line manager immediately

• Ensuring risk assessments/procedures/work instructions applicable to the role, are kept up to date and reviewed as required. In addition to carrying out dynamic risk assessments where required to ensure risks are identified and removed

• Maintaining confidentiality and data protection in line with requirements

• Attending all appropriate training and keeping up to date with current regulations

For further information about the role, please visit the Role Profile.

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant experience as a handyperson, building maintenance multi-trade, repair and refurbishment or equivalent qualification

• Be willing to take relevant training in health and safety, COSHH, manual handling or equivalent

• Experience of general building maintenance including repairs, e.g., joinery, plumbing and electrical safety

• Experience of carrying out building health and safety checks such as fire alarm, legionella etc.

• Driving licence and willingness to use own vehicle

• Building compliance and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

• Confidence in working with contractors and suppliers.

• Ability to assess and evaluate the quality of workmanship.

• A track record of being able prioritise, multi-task and take ownership for work.

• Ability to source and maintain materials, goods and parts as required and adhere to purchasing guidance.

• Engage professionally with all staff and customers and build trusting relationships – patience and understanding will be key.

• Experience of facilities services in an office environment

• Proficient in painting, decorating, carrying out general repairs and cleaning to a high standard.

• Knowledge around Health and Safety in respect of buildings maintenance and safe working practices.

• Familiar in maintaining accurate records and filing systems.

• Experience of working in a challenging environment, whilst producing quality results and ensuring deadlines are met.

• Experience working as part of a team but also using own initiative and with the minimum of supervision, with an excellent level of attention to detail.

If you share our values and are ready to grow through continuous learning, development, and the support of a dedicated team, we want to hear from you!

What’s in It for You?

How to Apply

Click Apply Now to complete your application online. Applications close on 18/02/2025.
For an informal chat about the role, contact Laura Hodgkinson at lhodgkinson@calico.org.uk
We can’t wait to welcome you to our team!

Inclusive Hiring at Calico

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to discuss accessibility, please let us know at careers@calico.org.uk

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

The Calico Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our customers employees, and volunteers. Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and appropriate pre-employment checks in line with our safeguarding policies

Want to Learn More Before Applying?

If you want to know more about the role before applying, or if you have any questions about the process, you can contact the recruiting manager for an informal chat. Contact details are below:
Recruiting Manager: Laura Hodgkinson
Email: lhodgkinson@calico.org.uk
Phone: 07895214848

Don’t Leave it Too Long!

We don’t want you to miss this opportunity, the closing date for applications is 18/02/2025.