Maintenance Technician

Priory Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Birthday holiday

Maternity pay

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Gym membership

Healthcare plan

Career development

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Cardiff is recruiting a Maintenance Assistant to join the team. This is a full-time 37.5 hours role within Site Support Roles, located at Priory Hospital Cardiff.

You will maintain a safe, comfortable environment across the site and support day-to-day operations, ensuring spaces are well looked after and compliant with standards. The ideal candidate will have basic numeracy and literacy, attention to detail, and the ability to work with minimal supervision, collaborating with a

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills are required.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team.
• Customer-focused attitude and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and welcoming environment across the site.
• Carry out general maintenance tasks as defined in the property guide.
• Identify and report faults to the Maintenance Manager and take agreed actions.
• Ensure site areas meet quality standards and statutory regulations.

Skills

Basic numeracy and literacy

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Customer-focused

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Cardiff

Compensation: £26,300 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Cardiff is looking to recruit a Maintenance Assistant to join the team. This is a full time 37.5 hours role.

Located just a few miles outside Cardiff, South Wales, Priory Hospital Cardiff supports the NHS by offering low secure services for males and females with a personality disorder, a learning disability or a mental health diagnosis. Care is provided across three bespoke therapeutic placements (BTPs), each offering specialist, tailored treatment in the least restrictive environment possible.

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 hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. 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. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.

• Maintains a well-decorated, safe and comfortable environment throughout the site, in line with quality standards, and follows work processes which comply with statutory regulations.
• Ensures that Priory minimum standards are delivered in all site areas in a timely and efficient manner, as part of a team.
• Identifies and reports damage, faults and other related issues to the Maintenance Manager (and then actions as agreed) to ensure that environmental conditions continue to meet quality standards and statutory regulations.
• Carry out General Maintenance tasks as defined in the Appendix and in the General Property Maintenance Guide

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The ideal candidate will have basic numeracy and literacy skills, with a strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. They will be able to work with minimal supervision, demonstrate a strong customer-focused attitude, and work collaboratively as part of a team. Experience or an understanding of a building, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical discipline would be desirable.

For more information about the role, you can email [e-mail]

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.

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• 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.