Gardener/ Maintenance Assistant

Elysium Healthcare; Hookwood; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Ely-Vate platform

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Wage access (Stream)

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare's Farmfield Hospital in Charlwood is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to help keep the service, buildings and grounds safe and well maintained for patients, staff and visitors.

You will work as part of a team, perform repairs, assist external contractors and complete audits and paperwork, with an on-call rota to cover emergencies and ensure high standards of safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance role within a healthcare or similar environment.
• Ability to use basic DIY skills to support safety and repairs.
• Collaborative teamwork with hospital staff and contractors.
• Commitment to patient safety and respectful service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining services, buildings and equipment.
• Carry out regular maintenance checks and repairs.
• Coordinate with contractors on site and manage paperwork.
• Participate in on-call rota for emergency maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance experience

DIY skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Join Farmfield House in Charlwood as a Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well maintained and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the hospital maintenance tasks are completed as part of a team, and work is prioritised accordingly'. You will conduct repairs, and work through job lists which also include working with external contractors and completing audits.

Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to all maintenance-related tasks. Ensuring the hospital and its grounds remain safe for patients, staff and visitors.

You’ll receive training on the job but will already have some capable DIY skills .There’s also courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

As a Maintenance Assistant you will have:

• Assisting with ensuring that the service, buildings, facilities and equipment are maintained and fit for purpose.
• Utilising good DIY skills to ensure safety of service users.
• Assisting in regular checks and maintenance.
• Assisting in the repair and maintenance of all buildings.
• Assisting in all decorating.
• Reporting all faults and defects to management
• Participating in a 1 week retaining on-call rota for the purposes of emergency maintenance issues that arise.
• Coordinating and supporting contractors whilst on site and completing of all paperwork and tool checks.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• To comply with system and procedures.
• Have previous experience within a maintenance role.
• To work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Show courtesy and respect to patients at all times to ensure that they enjoy the highest quality of service.
• Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings.

Where you will be working:

Location: Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN You will be working at Farmfield Hospital, located next to Gatwick.

You’ll be caring for adult men 18+ who potentially have a forensic background and enduring mental health illnesses such as personality disorder, substance misuse issues and challenging behaviours.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £25,559.16
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and onsite free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure