Maintenance Assistant

Priory Group; Wigginton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend

Job summary

Priory Group is seeking a Maintenance Assistant at Wigginton Cottage in Tamworth. This permanent, part-time role supports the site team to maintain a safe, welcoming home for residents with Prader-Willi syndrome, while contributing to overall wellbeing.

You will perform general maintenance, painting, decorating, carpentry, plumbing and repairs with tools provided. Training and career development opportunities are available, along with pension and flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on, and confident with general DIY.
• Skilled across a mix of areas such as painting, decorating, carpentry, plumbing, or general repairs.
• Organised and detail-focused, with the ability to prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance, repairs, and DIY tasks.
• Keep our sites safe, well-presented, and welcoming.
• Tackle jobs from painting, decorating, and wallpapering through to plumbing (fixing leaks, changing taps) and putting up furniture.
• Spot and report any issues that need attention and take action to put things right.
• Work alongside a supportive team to make sure everything meets quality and safety.

Skills

General DIY

Multi-skilled

Painting

Decorating

Carpentry

Plumbing

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Wigginton Cottage

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Wigginton Cottage is located in the heart of the beautiful village of Wigginton, in Tamworth, Staffordshire. Our specialist service provides residential support for eight males and females with a primary diagnosis of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). Our home is on a quiet street, near the small village.

Our team are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the people we support, helping them to achieve positive outcomes. We want to help each person we care for to have a healthy, happy, and independent life, within a safe and welcoming home.

What you'll be doing

Do you take pride in fixing things, turning your hand to different tasks, and making spaces feel safe, welcoming, and well cared for? If so, we’d love you to join our team!

Tools will be provided for you to get the jobs done around our sites.

As part of our dedicated and compassionate team, you’ll play a key role in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. While this isn't a direct care role, your work makes a real difference to the wellbeing of our residents and staff – creating a safe, comfortable, and homely environment for everyone.

Every day will be varied, drawing on your multi-skills to:

• Carry out general maintenance, repairs, and DIY tasks.
• Keep our sites safe, well-presented, and welcoming.
• Tackle jobs from painting, decorating, and wallpapering through to plumbing (fixing leaks, changing taps) and putting up furniture.
• Spot and report any issues that need attention and take action to put things right.
• Work alongside a supportive team to make sure everything meets quality and safety

What you'll bring to the role

• Practical, hands-on, and confident with general DIY.
• Skilled across a mix of areas such as painting, decorating, carpentry, plumbing, or general repairs.
• Organised and detail-focused, with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Happy to work independently but also a great team player.
• Friendly, approachable, and motivated by making a positive difference.

If you’re multi-skilled, reliable, and enjoy variety in your work, this is a fantastic opportunity to use your talents in a role where no two days are the same!

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.