Principle tasks

· To carry out minor repairs to buildings, furniture and fixtures.

· To conduct and maintain electronic records of safety checks not least to include fire alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting and Legionella control.

· To manage equipment and tools including checks and maintenance, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation and liaising with suppliers for repairs, consumables and timely servicing, while keeping within the homes budget.

· To maintain and own an electronic reporting system for defects and repairs, ensuring all issues are prioritised, recorded and addressed promptly.

· To undertake regular site inspections, creating and managing job lists.

· To liaise with team members ensuring safe systems of work and minimal stress to the onsite animals, during disruptive works.

· Support external contractors completing onsite works with emphasis on team, animal and contractor safety.

· To support and train new team members and volunteers with use of basic equipment, including SOPs and Health and Safety legislation.

· To complete regular PAT testing, ensuring the home is compliant and maintaining the homes asset registry.

• Opening site in morning with relevant security checks

• Ensure high standards of site presentation (maintenance and green areas)

· Manage waste according to legislation and in an ethical manner

• Support corporate volunteering days

• Maintenance tasks as requested in our portfolio of charity shops

• Supporting onsite activities that need the support of the maintenance and facilities function

• Movement of donation items around site and/or to our portfolio of retails shops or other locations.

· Positively promote a whole team approach, leading by example to ensure that all team members and volunteers are working together to deliver our charitable objectives.

· To have a strong desire for self-development, with a willingness and enthusiasm to include ongoing training and taking on new initiatives and ideas.