Maintenance Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Widnes; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to join their team at a state-of-the-art recovery center. This role focuses on ensuring that facilities are safe and well-maintained for vulnerable individuals, providing an essential service to improve mental health and wellbeing. You will work collaboratively with a supportive team, handling various maintenance tasks and liaising with contractors. With comprehensive training and career development opportunities, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a meaningful impact while advancing their skills in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Free meals

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance role is essential.
• Ability to follow systems and procedures effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain service, buildings, and equipment for safety.
• Conduct regular checks and repairs as needed.

Skills

DIY Skills

Maintenance Experience

Teamwork

Independence

Job description

Join Gateway Recovery Centre in Warrington as a Maintenance Assistant

Become part of a team dedicated to creating a well-presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

As a Maintenance Assistant, your responsibilities will include ensuring that the facility's services are fit for purpose, performing gardening tasks, and conducting regular audits to identify and repair faults, thereby maintaining a safe environment for service users, staff, and visitors.

You will work alongside an established team, handling various maintenance-related tasks, liaising with contractors, and supporting the upkeep of the service.

We provide all necessary training to help you succeed and offer a range of courses to support your career growth. If you have the aspiration, capability, and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can support you in achieving your career goals.

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be:

• Assisting with maintaining the service, buildings, facilities, and equipment to ensure they are fit for purpose.
• Using good DIY skills to ensure the safety of service users.
• Performing regular checks and maintenance.
• Assisting in the repair and maintenance of all buildings.
• Liaising with managers to report faults and defects.
• Participating in a one-week on-call rota for emergency maintenance.
• Supporting contractors on-site and completing all required paperwork and tool checks.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Follow systems and procedures.
• Have previous experience in a maintenance role.
• Work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• Show courtesy and respect to residents at all times.
• Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings.

Where you will be working:

You will be based at Gateway Recovery Centre, a state-of-the-art facility providing care for men and women with complex mental health needs.

The hospital is divided into four distinct areas:

• Male Autism Service for adults with Autism and Asperger’s syndrome.
• Assessment and rehabilitation for women with complex mental health needs and personality difficulties.
• Specialist inpatient service for older men with complex mental and physical health needs.
• Low secure care setting for men with mental illness, with or without personality disorder or mild learning disabilities.

Your work will contribute to improving the mental health and wellbeing of service users and helping them develop healthy relationships, aiming to reduce risk behaviors and enable them to live fulfilling lives within the community.

What you will get:

• An annual salary of £24,375
• 33 days of annual leave, including your birthday off
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities for a healthy work-life balance
• Career development and training opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package

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

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Created on 28/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom