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Limerick Cheshire Services – Rathfredagh
We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above position. Candidates must be highly motivated, creative, and experienced with a passion for engaging with the people we support daily.
Position Details
Maintenance Worker
32 Hours Permanent Contract
About Cheshire Ireland
Cheshire Ireland provides quality services to adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities at a medium and high level of need. More information on our organisation can be found at https://www.cheshire.ie/.
What We Do
We provide individualised supports for people to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs in an environment that encourages independence and promotes their rights and well-being. Our services provide a friendly, cooperative, and positive working environment within busy residential and community services. The right candidate will share our values and will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support.
How We Work
Our services are based on clear principles of supporting people “one person at a time”. As a member of the team, you will be committed to high quality rights-based, person-centred service delivery, be willing to embrace change and help foster a culture of continuous improvement.
What You Will Do
General Maintenance Duties – To perform general maintenance duties in the residential service such as but not limited to maintaining and repairing equipment, fixtures, and servicing the building & external property promptly and efficiently to a high finish standard. You will also recognize and advise local management as appropriate where external professionals are required to repair fixtures & equipment.
You will meet regularly with local service management to identify and agree on work schedules and priority issues. You must ensure Health and Safety standards are maintained and appropriate regulations are always in place. You will work as part of the overall residential team, provide value for money around maintenance, liaise closely with outside contractors and professionals in a professional manner, monitor annual service contracts ensuring work is completed promptly and within appropriate standards, and ensure fire safety regulations and requirements are up to date.
Who We Are Looking For
* A minimum of 1 year’s previous experience in a similarly focused role.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Computer literate.
* In possession of the necessary documentation to work and live in Ireland.
* Ability to speak and write English fluently.
* Desire for personal and professional development.
* Personal integrity and trustworthiness.
* Positive attitude.
* Willing to embrace change and committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning throughout the service.
* Committed to the principles of rights-based, person-centred services.
Why Work for Us
* Flexibility in working hours.
* Advanced Rostering.
* Free Parking.
* €15.40 - €17.12 per hour (based on experience).
* Premiums paid on unsocial hours.
* Career opportunities.
* Induction and ongoing training.
Benefits
* Sick pay benefit.
* Company Pension Scheme.
* Maternity benefit.
* Bike/Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Death in Service benefit for pension members.
* Employee Referral bonus.
Closing Date: 18th of March 2025
Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer. All successful candidates will be subject to vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau.
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