Maintenance Assistant

Priory; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym, IT设备,

Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health)

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Kemple View in Blackburn is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join the Site Support team. This full-time role is 37.5 hours per week with a salary of £26,300 per year.

You will carry out general maintenance and safety checks across the site, address repairs promptly, support health and safety practices, and help ensure security and a well-presented environment for staff, patients and visitors.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy required.
• Ability to carry out general maintenance safely.
• Good organisational skills and prioritisation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Experience in healthcare or similar environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs across the site.
• Perform routine maintenance checks and compliance testing.
• Identify and report maintenance issues and co-ordinate repairs.
• Undertake security patrols and maintain a safe environment.
• Support health and safety through risk assessments and safe practices.

Skills

Literacy & numeracy

Maintenance tasks

Organisational skills

Independent working

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Tools

Building maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical work

Job description

Department: Site Support Roles

Location: Kemple View

Compensation: £26,300 / year

Priory Hospital Kemple View

£26,300 per annum, Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital Kemple View has an opportunity for a Maintenance Assistant to join our team.

Located in Blackburn, Lancashire, Priory Hospital Kemple View is a 90-bedded hospital, offering level 2 rehabilitation, and secure services, for adult males. We can support people with a mental health condition and/or a personality disorder.

What you’ll be doing

• Carry out general maintenance and repair tasks across the site, ensuring the building and grounds remain safe, well-maintained and presentable.
• Complete routine maintenance checks and compliance testing, including fire alarms, bed inspections and vehicle checks, as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
• Identify, report and address maintenance issues, faults or damage, ensuring any repairs are completed promptly and in line with Priory standards.
• Undertake regular internal and external security patrols, checking doors, windows and access points to maintain a safe and secure environment for colleagues, service users and visitors.
• Support health and safety across the site by following risk assessments, safe working practices and statutory regulations, ensuring tasks are only undertaken where appropriately trained and qualified.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you’ll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to carry out general maintenance and repair tasks safely and effectively.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and work to deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as being a supportive team member.
• Strong attention to detail and a customer-focused approach.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.

The following experience would be beneficial

• Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities or property-related role.
• Practical experience or understanding of building maintenance, plumbing, mechanical or electrical work.
• Experience carrying out routine building inspections and general repairs.
• Experience working within a healthcare, residential care or similar environment.
• Knowledge of compliance checks, building security and general property maintenance.

What we will give you in return

• Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.