Fire and Work, Jobs in Tavistock, Dev (with Salaries)

Maintenance
Greenacres care home —Plymouth
- £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Plumbing
- Organisational skills
- In-person
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Fire door installer
West Devon Fire Protection —Okehampton
- £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Plumbing
- Power tools
- Construction experience
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6d
Fire Safety Manager
BRC Jobs —Plymouth
- £60,000 a year
- Full-time
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Property Maintenance Operative
Keys Group —Plymouth
- £27,976 a year
- Full-time
- Carpentry
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13d
Front of House Team Member
Tarrant Inns @ Bearslake —Okehampton
- £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Customer service
- English
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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2h
Fire Safety Inspector
A.Older Safety Solutions Ltd —Plymouth
- £28,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Up to 50% travel
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
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1d
Project Coordinator
AIS —Plymouth
- Up to £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Employee assistance programme
Fire and Security Engineer
AMS Group (SW) Ltd —Plymouth
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- Power tools
- In-person
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1h
Maintenance Person
Karlyon Care Limited —Torpoint
- £14.20 - £15.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- In-person
- Free parking
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Maintenance Person
Kilmar House Care Home —Liskeard
- £12.91 an hour
- Part-time
- Plumbing
- Organisational skills
- Power tools
- Free parking
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Trainee Waterfront Fitter
[email protected] —Plympton Chaddlewood
- From £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Hotel
- Free parking
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4d
Hotel night shift leader / 7251 - The Queen's Head, Tavistock
J D Wetherspoon plc —Tavistock
- £14 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- English
- Hotel
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5d
Maintenance Technician (Fabric)
UPP Ltd —Plymouth
- £26,743 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
12d
Sprayer
AIS —Plymouth
- £33,467.20 a year
- Full-time
- Life insurance
Manufacturing Technician
AIS —Plymouth
- £30,950.40 a year
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Quality control
- Manufacturing
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Building Services Engineer
PracticePlusGroup —Plymouth
- Weekend availability
- Schematics
- Hospital
- HVAC
Maintenance Team Manager
Stonehaven Care Group Support Office —Ashburton
- £32,000 - £36,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
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7d
Security Officers - Mobile Patrol & Response
SecureForce UK Ltd —Newton Abbot
- £13.29 - £13.86 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Conflict management
- Free parking
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12d
Storeperson
Gallifordtry —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Marine Technical Business Development Manager
AIS —Plymouth
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Engineering
- Business development
- Employee assistance programme

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Maintenance

Greenacres care home -
Plymouth

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time
£13.50 an hour

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

Reactive maintenance implementation
Minor repairs
Care home
Fire safety checks
Groundskeeping
Safety inspections
Health and safety inspection
Life safety system testing
Plumbing
Infrastructure safety system checks
Care Quality Commission compliance oversight
Organisational skills
Property maintenance inspection
Safeguarding procedures
NVQ
Care Quality Commission standards
Safety compliance inspections
Communication skills
Facilities maintenance
Planned maintenance
Routine servicing

Full job description

The Maintenance Operative is responsible for ensuring the care home's buildings, grounds, equipment, and facilities are maintained to a high standard, providing a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for residents living with dementia, visitors, and staff. The role requires a proactive approach to maintenance, health and safety, and compliance with relevant regulations while always working with respect and sensitivity towards residents.

Key ResponsibilitiesGeneral Maintenance

Carry out routine maintenance, repairs, and decorating throughout the home.
Respond promptly to maintenance requests from staff.
Maintain heating, lighting, plumbing, and basic electrical fixtures (within competence).
Assemble and repair furniture and fittings.
Ensure external areas, pathways, gardens, and car parks are safe and well maintained.

Health & Safety

Complete regular health and safety inspections of the building and grounds.
Undertake routine fire safety checks, including fire doors, emergency lighting, extinguishers, and escape routes.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and statutory checks.
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements.
Identify and report hazards, taking immediate action where appropriate.

Contractors & Compliance

Liaise with external contractors and service providers.
Monitor contractor work to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
Assist with servicing and inspections of equipment.
Maintain records of maintenance schedules, certificates, and compliance documentation.

Dementia Care Environment

Support a calm, safe, and dementia-friendly environment.
Carry out work in a manner that minimises disruption to residents.
Show patience, understanding, and respect when interacting with residents and their families.
Be aware of the needs of people living with dementia and adapt communication and working practices accordingly.

Security

Ensure the building is secure at all times.
Carry out routine security checks.
Assist with emergency procedures as required.
Respond appropriately to out-of-hours emergencies.

Person Specification Essential

Experience in general building maintenance or property maintenance.
Practical skills in plumbing, decorating, carpentry, and basic repairs.
Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
Good record-keeping and organisational skills.
Friendly, approachable, and professional manner.
Reliable and trustworthy.

Desirable

Experience working in a care home, healthcare, or supported living environment.
Knowledge of dementia-friendly environments.
Basic understanding of CQC standards.
Relevant maintenance qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent).
Fire safety or health and safety training.

Personal Attributes

Compassionate and respectful towards older people.
Calm under pressure.
Flexible and adaptable.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Good communication skills.
Commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.

Working Conditions

24 hours a week.
Participation in an on-call or emergency response rota may be required.
Manual handling, lifting, and working both indoors and outdoors.
Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.

Safeguarding

The post holder is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all residents. They must report any concerns regarding abuse, neglect, or poor practice immediately in accordance with the home's safeguarding policies and procedures.

Equal Opportunities

The Maintenance Operative will support equality, diversity, and inclusion by treating residents, relatives, visitors, and colleagues with dignity, fairness, and respect at all times.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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