Maintenance Assistant

Priory Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 9,900 - 12,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Group's Fern Lodge in Chester is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join the Site Support Roles team on a part-time basis (15 hours per week). This role offers pro rata annual salary of £10,491, reflecting flexible hours and a supportive working environment.

You will help maintain a safe, comfortable living environment for residents, carry out routine checks and comply with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with basic maintenance tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and COSHH.
• Experience handling data entry on IT systems.
• Experience in grounds maintenance or facilities upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, comfortable environment across the site.
• Assist with day-to-day operations and keep spaces tidy.
• Carry out routine checks and report faults to Maintenance Manager.
• Support compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Tool proficiency

Health and safety knowledge

COSHH compliance knowledge

Grounds/maintenance experience

Data entry on IT systems

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Fern Lodge

Compensation: £10,491 / year

Description

Fern Lodge
£26,227.50 for full time hours
Part Time – 15 Hours

Fern Lodge has an opportunity for a Maintenence Technician to join our team. This role is offered on a Part Time basis working 15 hours per week. The pro rata salary is £10,491

Fern Lodge is located in the historic Roman city of Chester, in Cheshire. Our home is set in a suburban area of the city, off a main road, and offers residential and nursing support for 17 males and females with mental health needs.

• A dual diagnosis with a learning disability, with a primary mental health diagnosis
• Mild to moderate behaviour that may challenge
• Epilepsy
• Diabetes
• Nursing needs
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and hoarding

What you'll be doing

You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the service and to support the wellbeing of our residents. While your role doesn’t involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.

• Maintain a well-decorated, safe and comfortable environment throughout the site, in line with quality standards, and follows work processes which comply with statutory regulations.
• Ensure that Priory minimum standards are delivered in all site areas in a timely and efficient manner, as part of a team.
• Undertake regular internal and external patrols of the unit and its grounds, ensuring that all the windows and doors are closed and locked as appropriate to the time of day.
• Carry out compliance testing (i.e. fire alarms, bed inspections, vehicle checks) as instructed by the Maintenance Manager

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

• Good tool proficiency
• Good knowledge of health and safety compliance
• To have knowledge of water, fire and COSHH compliance
• Experience with grounds upkeep
• Good knowledge of inputting data on IT systems
• Reactive repairs

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• 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.