Maintenance Tech

Maintenance Technician

Reporting to: Regional Estates Supervisor

Location: Northampton and surrounding areas.

Salary: £33,201 Per Annum

At Salutem, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a healthy, active and fulfilling life, regardless of their background or disability. The aim of our services is to provide a safe and stimulating environment for adults and young people.

Job Scope:

The Maintenance Technician will be accountable for a portfolio, consisting of adult and children services within their region and working with the service managers to provide best in class environments for the individuals we support. The post holder will form part of a team and report to the Regional Estates Supervisor who will instruct works required to be carried out.

Job Responsibilities:

• Attend the sites within your region on a regular basis to carry out works instructed by the Regional Estates Supervisor.
• Reactive repairs and planned works to include:
• Painting and Decorating, Minor electrical works, lamp changes, light fittings and sockets
• General works to include putting up shelves, furniture, blinds and curtain poles
• Replacing general locks
• Grounds maintenance to include grass cutting, weeding, clearance of rubbish
• Basic electrics works to change a light switch/socket an advantage but not essential
• Basic plumbing works an advantage but not essential
• To use initiative and report any works required that can then be carried out by a maintenance technician or by an external contractor
• Escalate any issues to line manager
• To complete online Hippo training provided by the company
• Comply fully with Health, Safety and Environmental policies
• Provide excellent customer service to location service managers and the people we support
• This job description should not be seen as all encompassing, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as identified by the company.

Key relationships

• Individuals supported is their external customer
• Location Manager is their internal customer
• Regional Estates Supervisor is their Regional Supervision
• Group Head of Estates is their National Management function

Our Core Values:

• Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
• Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
• Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
• Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
• Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
• Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
• Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.

Why Choose Us?

• Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
• Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
• Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
• Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.