Ground Maintenance Operative jobs in Tower Hamlets

Purpose

The Maintenance/Handyman is responsible for ensuring the upkeep, safety, and security of the College’s buildings and grounds. This includes carrying out minor repairs, grounds maintenance, cleaning duties (where required), and monitoring the performance of essential building systems. The role ensures that all Mont Rose College premises are well maintained, cost‑effective to operate, and compliant with relevant health and safety standards.

Role- specific Duties

The Maintenance/Handyman

• Assist in the assessment of the effectiveness of maintenance implementation and delivery.
• Implement actions to meet and maintain maintenance standards.
• To carry out routine repairs and monitoring on all systems.
• Systematically solve day-to-day problematical issues which arise.
• Ensure the residents’ rights are protected and their privacy and dignity are maintained when working in their vicinity.
• Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of individuals supported by the service.
• To ensure all electrical appliances bought into the Home by residents, relatives and any other persons are checked and tagged safe for use, under the Health & Safety regulations.
• To keep accurate records of all service contracts and inspections dates.
• To inspect wheelchairs and inflate tyres regularly, ensuring that they are serviced and repaired regularly by the appropriate authority.
• To ensure tools and equipment are adequately maintained and stored in a place of safety, secured from access by unauthorised persons.
• To regularly check boilers are functioning correctly and room temperature is seasonally adjusted.
• Understand, and ensure the implementation of the Health & Safety policy and Emergency and Fire procedures.
• To ensure the fire alarm system is activated weekly to ensure proper working order and results recorded.
• To support the care home team with the completion of regular fire drills as instructed by the management.
• To carry out statutory testing of water services in line with company policy and current codes of practice.
• To carry out water temperature testing and record the results, notifying the Home Manager when the water is out of normal temperature ranges.
• To keep gutters and drainage points clear of leaves and debris.
• To repair fixtures and fittings, specialist in repairs is necessary.
• To be prepared to give advice over the telephone and/or be called out to the home in emergencies when off duty.
• To ensure all staff are aware to use the Maintenance Person first for any repairs before calling out any specialist, as the cost implications are high. To record all Health and Safety checks in the relevant logbook: Fire Control logbook check, Emergency lighting, room redecoration
• To complete yearly PAT testing checks and record them accordingly whilst maintaining a PAT testing plan.
• Maintain all items of equipment and tools in a clean, safe and secure manner.
• Report and action any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture/equipment and any other potential hazards to the Home Manager.
• To ensure all storage areas are clean and tidy and security is maintained.
• Undertake ground maintenance, keeping the grass cut, shrubs, bushes and hedges pruned and the site generally weed free.
• Ensure that Health and Safety and COSHH Regulations are maintained.
• To monitor that all entrances and fire exits are kept free of obstructions.
• To ensure all incidents and accidents are recorded and reported according to policy.
• To implement any risk management actions as instructed by the Home Manager.
• Complete all relevant documentation in regard to the role.
• To ensure all moving and handling is carried out according to Health and Safety requirements.

Requirements

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations (desirable).
• Previous experience in a facilities or maintenance role.
• Basic IT skills.
• Good understanding of general maintenance practices.
• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to undertake training for specific equipment or procedures.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Please send us your CV at hr@mrcollege.ac.uk if you feel this role aligns with your skills and experience.

Pay: £15.00-£18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person