Maintenance Person

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

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Group’s Maintenance Person role spans Dolphin Lane and Daisy Vale, two closely located sites. It is a permanent full-time post at £13.45 per hour, based on a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday between 8am and 4pm.

You’ll join a dedicated team to keep the home in top condition, report maintenance issues, work with local contractors, maintain inspection records, and support the Home Manager to improve the environment for residents.

Qualifications

• Must be proactive in identifying and solving maintenance issues.
• Ability to liaise with contractors and staff to ensure tasks are completed.
• Committed to creating a safe, comfortable home for residents.

Responsibilities

• Keep the home in top condition, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment.
• Identify, report and resolve maintenance or safety issues.
• Work with local contractors to complete planned and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain accurate inspection certificates and records.
• Support the Home Manager to continuously improve the environment.

Skills

Proactive problem-solver

Team-oriented

Contractor liaison

Job description

Maintenance Person

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Dolphin Lane

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Dolphin Lane and Daisy Vale
£13.45 per hour
Full Time – 40 hours - Monday to Friday between 8 and 4

Dolphin Lane and Daisy Vale have an opportunity for a Maintenence Technician to join our team. You will be split across the two sites which are a 5 minute walk away from each other, or less than a minute in the car.

Dolphin Lane offers residential support for 15 males and females with a learning disability, and people on the autism spectrum.

Daisy Vale House offers residential support for 16 males and females with a learning disability, as well as autistic individuals.

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.

• Keeping our home in top condition, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and comfortable environment for residents and staff.
• Identifying, reporting, and resolving any maintenance or safety issues, helping the home run smoothly.
• Working with local contractors, providing guidance and support to ensure planned and preventative maintenance is completed efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate inspection certificates and records to make sure all work meets quality and statutory standards.
• Supporting the Home Manager to continuously improve our environment and services.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Someone who takes pride in creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming home.
• A proactive problem-solver who enjoys taking ownership of tasks and seeing them through.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to liaise confidently with contractors and colleagues.

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.