Maintenance Technician

Priory Group; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Gym membership

Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health)

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Group in Kirklea, Kilmarnock, is seeking a Maintenance Technician on a part-time basis to help keep the home in excellent condition for residents and staff.

This role offers 18 hours per week with a supportive team and opportunities for training and career progression within Priory Group's Site Support team. The position is based at Kirklea, centrally located in Kilmarnock, serving residents with autism spectrum needs and associated conditions.

Qualifications

• Safety-minded and able to create a safe, welcoming home.
• Proactive problem-solver who takes ownership of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Keep the home in top condition, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for residents and staff.
• Identify, report, and resolve maintenance or safety issues, helping the home run smoothly.
• Work with local contractors, providing guidance and support to ensure planned and preventative maintenance is completed efficiently.
• Maintain accurate inspection certificates and records to ensure all work meets quality and statutory standards.
• Support the Home Manager to continuously improve our environment and services.

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Application Deadline: 25 October 2026

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Kirklea

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Kirklea
£13.45 per hour
Part Time – 18 hours

Kirklea has an opportunity for a Maintenence Technician to join our team.

This role is offered on a part time basis working 18 hours per week.

Kirklea is located in the centre of Kilmarnock, within walking distance of a thriving local community. It offers residential support for 11 males and females on the autism spectrum, who may also have a learning disability, or physical health needs.

We can also support those who have:

• Difficulties with emotional regulation
• Difficulties with communication
• Mild to moderate behaviours that may challenge
• Epilepsy
• Diabetes

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. 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.

• 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.