Maintenance Operative

Job Description

Location: Rathgar, Dublin 6

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (39 hours per week)

Rate: From €15.50 per hour

About us

Orwell Healthcare is one of Dublin's most respected healthcare providers, renowned for delivering exceptional care to our residents since 1987. We operate across two locations in Rathgar:

• Orwell Private: Convalescence, Long-Term Care and Acquired Brain Injury Unit
• Orwell Queen of Peace: Long-Term Care

Our vision is to provide a continuum of high-quality, person-centred care in a friendly, homely and luxurious environment. Services include residential long- and short-term care, dementia care, acquired brain injury care, respite care and home care support.

Role Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Maintenance Operative to join our Maintenance Team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop within an established and supportive organisation.

The role involves ensuring the buildings, grounds, equipment and environment are maintained to a high standard, promoting the safety, comfort and wellbeing of all residents, staff and visitors.

This position requires flexibility, with the successful candidate expected to work any 5 days over 7.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings, grounds, equipment and furniture to a high standard.
• Carry out day-to-day maintenance, repairs and servicing as scheduled.
• Perform basic plumbing and electrical tasks within competence and report issues requiring specialist attention.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and safety inspections.
• Ensure all areas of the home are clean, tidy and well presented.
• Assist with waste removal, including clinical waste, in line with safety procedures.
• Use the company van to deliver and collect stock, including food and supplies.
• Provide cover for the minibus driver when trained.
• Assist the Gardener with maintenance of the grounds and provide cover during periods of leave.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive maintenance records.
• Report hazards, defects or ad-hoc repair needs promptly.
• Follow all health & safety, fire safety and infection-control procedures.
• Carry out other reasonably related duties as assigned within the scope of the role.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous maintenance experience (healthcare or hotel environment an advantage).
• Fire safety awareness/experience.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Full clean driving licence.

What We Offer

• Paid mandatory training
• Subsidised cafe
• Death-in-Service Insurance benefit
• Company pension
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities
• Employee referral scheme
• Tax saver scheme (Bus, Rail, Bike to Work)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike storage
• Company events
• Sick pay (as per policy)

Additional Information

All job offers are subject to:

• Satisfactory references
• Garda Vetting
• Pre-employment medical assessment

Orwell Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer.