We are looking for an exceptional individual to join us as Handyman/woman on a full time basis at our fantastic new Kirk Lane nursing home in Livingston (EH54) which will open May/June '21. This is an exciting time to be part of developing a new service from the outset and continuing our reputation for high quality care provision. The role is to support the home with all aspects of basic maintenance and ensure that the home is constantly kept in an outstanding, presentable condition. Our Organisation At Randolph Hill, we have enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality care provision since 1985. We are large enough to be able to provide support to our team with a stable and supportive management structure, detailed policies and procedures and regular and comprehensive training, whilst still small enough to avoid becoming overly bureaucratic and make decisions to fit every circumstance. We offer fantastic rates of pay, have an incredibly low staff turnover (many of our staff have been here since they opened) and there are plenty of opportunities for career progression. All of our homes are extremely well run and have positive grades with the Care Inspectorate. Randolph Hill are committed to quality and are looking for like-minded people who wish to progress their career with us. We have 6 Nursing homes located in Gullane, North Berwick, Edinburgh Sighthill, Edinburgh Morningside, Broxburn and Dunblane and will be opening a new Home in Livingston in the near future. Key Benefits • A highly competitive rate of pay with a pay review pending April'21 • A strong ethos of work / life balance • Highly skilled Senior Team and Head Office support • Work for an organisation with a long standing reputation for quality care delivery • Opportunities for development within the company • Up to 33 days holiday depending on length of service • Friendly, stable and supportive team Job Purpose To ensure a safe home and trouble-free environment for residents, relatives and staffTo uphold residents’ participation strategyTo ensure the building is in good repair and presents a well-cared for look, in keeping with the company imageTo treat colleagues with respect and ensure teamwork is good Main Duties and Responsibilities To report major maintenance problems to the manager and await instructionsTo liaise with Facilities Manager for adviceTo communicate hazards/information to all staff, using 'communications book’ and noticesTo ensure quotes are received from all proposed trades people and agreement by superiors reached prior to authorisation being givenTo carry out general maintenance to fabric and furnishings so as to present a safe and satisfactory environmentTo attend to general cleanliness of areas surrounding the homeTo ensure that paintwork on walls and ceilings is at all times in good repair, both inside and outsideTo purchase materials for repairs from local suppliersTo maintain company equipment and tools to a safe and efficient levelTo produce receipts for all goods purchasedTo document outcomes in 'Maintenance Book’To carry out regular checks on identified equipment, alerting management to non-conformance to satisfactory repairTo maintain confidentiality over residents’ informationTo adhere to company uniform policy