General Maintenance Operative

LINDEN HOUSE NURSING HOME

General Maintenance Operative

£23795

LINDEN HOUSE NURSING HOME, Tonedale, Taunton Deane

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 13 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1138e6756b5745aebab1f23e534b7180

Full Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced handyperson to carry out day-to-day maintenance including maintaining, the general fabric of the home and undertaking minor repairs, whilst adhering to all health and safety requirements. The role also includes monthly auditing of various risk factors and completion of documentation, fire safety checks, ordering of equipment and stock. Ad-hoc requests from management include PAT testing electrical equipment, liaising with contractors, driving residents to appointments using the company minibus.

Candidates must have a working knowledge of using power tools and hand tools according to their instructions. Candidates must have a full valid driving licence and use of their own vehicle. Some knowledge of ground maintenance is preferred as we enjoy 7 acres of grounds and the outside work is shared within the team. The role is based at Linden House, but you may be asked to work off-site on occasion.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Pulled from the full job description

  • Company pension

  • Employee discount

  • Free parking

  • On-site parking, We aim to offer flexibility where we can but are ultimately looking to fill a full-time post of up to 40 hours per week Monday to Friday with very occasional callouts during the evening or at weekends.


  • At Linden House we genuinely care about people and support each team member to look forward to coming to work. Staff often say that the team at Linden House is their second family. We prioritise openness, transparency, diversity, equality, and inclusion and value the contribution made by every member of staff.

    The successful candidate will benefit from free parking onsite, a cooked meal daily, access to Blue Light Card which offers up to 50% discount across 100's of retailers.

    Pay rate according to experience.

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

    Pay: From £11.44 per hour

    Expected hours: No less than 30 per week