Maintenance Assistant

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Maintenance Assistant at Ty Gwyn Hall in Abergavenny. You will ensure a safe environment for vulnerable individuals, conduct maintenance tasks, and support the upkeep of the facility. With a competitive salary and numerous benefits, this role offers opportunities for career growth and development.

Benefits

33 days annual leave plus birthday off

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities

24-hour GP Service

Career development and training opportunities

Pension contributions

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Packages

Retail discounts and special offers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance role is required.
• Gardening experience is beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure service facilities are fit for purpose.
• Conduct regular maintenance checks and repairs.
• Liaise with contractors for maintenance tasks.

Skills

DIY skills

Teamwork

Gardening

Job description

Introduction

Join Ty Gwyn Hall in Abergavenny as a Maintenance Assistant, where you will be part of creating a well-presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the service facilities are fit for purpose, gardening, and regularly conducting audits to identify and repair any faults, ensuring a safe environment for service users, staff, and visitors.

Working alongside an established team, you will handle all maintenance-related tasks, liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of the service.

You’ll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. There’s also a wide range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability, and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be:

• Assisting with ensuring that the service, buildings, facilities, and equipment requirements are maintained and fit for purpose.
• Utilising good DIY skills to ensure the safety of service users is maintained.
• Assisting in regular checks and maintenance.
• Supporting the repair and maintenance of all buildings.
• Assisting in all decorating tasks.
• Liaising with a manager to report all faults and defects.
• Participating in a 1-week on-call rota for emergency maintenance.
• Coordinating and supporting contractors on site, completing all paperwork and tool checks.
• Maintaining the perimeter fencing around boundaries.
• Facilitating gardening groups with patients.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Comply with systems and procedures.
• Have previous experience in a maintenance role.
• Have gardening experience.
• Work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Show courtesy and respect to residents at all times to ensure they enjoy the highest quality of service.
• Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings.

Where you will be working:

Location: Llantilio Pertholey, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales, NP7 6NY

You will work at Ty Gwyn Hall, a rehabilitation and treatment service for individuals diagnosed with various mental health conditions.

The hospital is located in Abergavenny, South Wales, close to the M4, M5, and national rail networks. The service supports referrals nationwide, and our experienced multidisciplinary team has an excellent record of delivering positive outcomes for service users with a wide range of mental health diagnoses.

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £25,155
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to maintain a great work-life balance
• 24-hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be
• Career development and training opportunities
• Pension contributions
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Packages

Additional benefits include retail discounts, special offers, and more.

About your next employer:

You will work for an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to care delivery. With over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education, there are growth and advancement opportunities.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network in 10 countries employing over 86,000 people.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment practices and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. All staff are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. A DBS disclosure is required for all candidates.