Lead Maintenance

Position Overview

Richard Hadlee Retirement Village in Belfast, Christchurch, is seeking a dedicated Lead Maintenance professional to join their team. This full-time role operates Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:30, offering a dynamic and fulfilling work environment within a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee a diverse team to deliver efficient maintenance services, ensuring that village facilities and grounds are well-maintained and safe for residents, visitors, and staff.
• Implement scheduled preventative maintenance and refurbishment projects collaboratively with the Property team and Facilities Manager.
• Serve as a champion for health and safety, ensuring strict adherence to all policies and safe practices amongst staff and contractors.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with team members and colleagues to foster a productive workplace.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in a lead maintenance role is essential; formal trade qualifications are beneficial though not mandatory.
• Proven capability to manage and motivate both a team and a range of contractors and suppliers effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills coupled with meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, including experience in preparing maintenance and health and safety reports.
• A dependable, friendly, and professional demeanor.

About Ryman Healthcare

Ryman is a premier organization in retirement living and care with a workforce exceeding 7,700 employees in New Zealand and Australia. They provide a broad spectrum of roles encompassing nursing, operations, sales, technology, design, and corporate functions. Ryman commits to delivering exceptional care daily, ensuring residents feel secure that all their needs are managed with utmost care and standards that their own parents would deserve.

The organization is currently undergoing transformational changes focusing on enhanced commercial success, innovative working methods, and maintaining leadership in retirement living and elder care.

Employee Benefits

• A friendly, enjoyable, and supportive team culture.
• Opportunity to work and grow in a scenic, resort-style village setting.
• Access to professional growth and career advancement opportunities.
• Benefit from the Ryman Team Benefits Card offering discounts from various retailers and suppliers.

Diversity and Inclusion

Ryman fosters an inclusive workplace where individuality and diversity are celebrated, encouraging all interested applicants who share these values to apply.

Additional Information

Applications will be assessed on receipt, and interviews may be conducted in advance of the advertised closing date. Consequently, the position may be closed before the stated deadline.