Maintenance Assistant

Priory; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym member

Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health)

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Group seeks a Maintenance Assistant at Victoria House to help maintain a safe, comfortable environment for colleagues, service users and visitors. You will work with the Maintenance Manager on day-to-day tasks and ensure Priory standards are met.

Responsibilities include general maintenance, routine checks (fire alarms, inspections), reporting faults and conducting security patrols. Experience in building maintenance and flexible shift availability is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of building maintenance, plumbing, mechanical or electrical work.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts as the service requires.
• Demonstrated ability to follow health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance, repairs and decorating to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
• Complete routine maintenance and compliance checks, including fire alarms and vehicle checks.
• Identify and report faults, damage and safety concerns to the Maintenance Manager.
• Conduct internal and external security patrols to protect the building and grounds.
• Follow health and safety procedures and ensure tasks are completed within certification requirements.

Skills

Building maintenance

Plumbing

Mechanical work

Electrical work

Shift flexibility

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Victoria House

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Victoria House is a specialist neurological rehabilitation service in Hampshire, supporting adults with acquired brain injury and a range of neurological conditions including stroke, Parkinson's disease and brain tumours. Individuals can be admitted directly from acute hospital settings for intensive rehabilitation, as well as at later stages of their rehabilitation journey.

Our flexible rehabilitation pathway enables the intensity and focus of rehabilitation to adapt as an individual's needs change, supporting progression from active rehabilitation through increasing independence and, where appropriate, successful transition back into the community.

What you'll be doing

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will help maintain a safe, comfortable and well-presented environment for colleagues, service users and visitors. Working alongside the Maintenance Manager, you will support day-to-day maintenance, complete routine checks and ensure the site meets Priory standards.

You will also, but not limited to:

• Carry out general maintenance, repairs and decorating to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
• Complete routine maintenance and compliance checks, including fire alarms, bed inspections and vehicle checks.
• Identify and report faults, damage and potential safety concerns, taking action as agreed with the Maintenance Manager.
• Conduct internal and external security patrols, helping to protect the building, its occupants and grounds.
• Follow health and safety procedures, ensuring all work is within your capabilities and any specialist tasks are only completed with the appropriate certification.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role You will have experience and an understanding of building maintenance, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical work, and the flexibility to work a variety of shifts as the service requires.

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.