Maintenance Technician

Priory Group; Abergavenny, Newport; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Site Support team at Brynawel. The role covers general maintenance, safety checks, gardening duties and building security across multiple sites, including Abergavenny and Newport.

It is a permanent, full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a 9:00–16:30 shift. You’ll need a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle, and previous maintenance experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Previous maintenance experience is essential.
• Willing to work across multiple sites (Abergavenny and Newport).
• Capable of general maintenance, safety checks and gardening duties.
• Health, safety and compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance: Carry out routine maintenance, identify and report faults or damage, and undertake repairs within your skills and capabilities to maintain a safe and well-presented environment.
• Health, safety and compliance: Complete scheduled maintenance checks and compliance testing, including fire alarms, bed inspections and vehicle checks, in line with Priory policies and statutory requirements.
• Gardening and groundskeeping: Maintain gardens and outdoor areas, including weeding, pruning, planting, lawn and border maintenance, and general upkeep of the grounds.
• Building security and safety: Help maintain the security and integrity of the building, ensuring the safety of occupants and promptly reporting any concerns or hazards.
• Contractor and team support: Liaise with contractors to support planned and preventative maintenance, follow agreed work procedures, and assist with other departmental duties as required.

Skills

Driving license

Maintenance experience

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Application Deadline: 13 November 2026

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Brynawel

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Brynawel
Salary - £13.45 per hour
Full-time - 37.5 hours per week
Shift pattern - Monday - Friday, Hours 9am - 16:30pm

Brynawel has an opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to join our team.

You will work across three sites in Abergavenny and one site in Newport, so you must have access to your own vehicle.

What you'll be doing

As a Maintenance Person at Priory, you will help maintain a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors. As part of a team, you will carry out general maintenance, compliance checks, and gardening duties to ensure the site remains well maintained and meets Priory’s quality and safety standards.

What you’ll be doing:

• General maintenance: Carry out routine maintenance, identify and report faults or damage, and undertake repairs within your skills and capabilities to maintain a safe and well-presented environment.
• Health, safety and compliance: Complete scheduled maintenance checks and compliance testing, including fire alarms, bed inspections and vehicle checks, in line with Priory policies and statutory requirements.
• Gardening and groundskeeping: Maintain gardens and outdoor areas, including weeding, pruning, planting, lawn and border maintenance, and general upkeep of the grounds.
• Building security and safety: Help maintain the security and integrity of the building, ensuring the safety of occupants and promptly reporting any concerns or hazards.
• Contractor and team support: Liaise with contractors to support planned and preventative maintenance, follow agreed work procedures, and assist with other departmental duties as required.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you’ll bring to the role

Essential for the role

Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle; previous experience is also essential.

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.