Maintenance assistant

Priory; Radstock; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym, IT設備,

Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health)

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Bedborough House is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our on-site team in Radstock, Somerset. This permanent full-time role offers £13.45 per hour for a 40-hour week, with opportunities for training and career progression within Priory’s residential services for adults with learning disabilities and autism.

You will carry out a range of general maintenance tasks, safety checks, and routine repairs to keep the living environment safe, clean and comfortable for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in building, plumbing, mechanical or electrical maintenance desirable.
• Reliable and hands-on with attention to safety.
• Ability to follow Priory policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance, repairs and checks across the site.
• Complete safety and compliance checks including fire alarms and vehicle checks.
• Support the security and upkeep of the building and grounds with regular patrols.

Skills

General maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Hands-on

Job description

Maintenance assistant

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bedborough House

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Bedborough House Salary £13.45 per hour Full-time 40 hours per week

Bedborough House is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our team.

Bedborough House, Radstock, Somerset is a residential service supporting seven autistic males and females, and people with a learning disability. It is located in a residential area and is accessible by public transport, with a local bus stop and regular bus links to the town and surrounding areas. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

What you'll be doing

We’re looking for a reliable, hands‑on Maintenance Technician to help maintain a safe, comfortable, and well‑presented environment for our residents. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you’ll play an important role in keeping the site running smoothly and ensuring maintenance standards are consistently met.

As part of the role, you will:

• Carry out a range of general maintenance, repairs and routine checks across the site, reporting faults and issues as required.
• Complete compliance and safety checks, including fire alarms, bed inspections and vehicle checks, in line with Priory policies and procedures.
• Support the security and upkeep of the building and grounds, carrying out regular patrols and reporting any damage, incidents or concerns.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Experience and understanding of building, plumbing, mechanical or electrical maintenance would be desirable for this role.

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.