Maintenance Technician

Elysium Healthcare; Wellington; On-site; GBP 22,552 - 27,563; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Career development

Wellbeing support

Life assurance

Free meals

Onsite free parking

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare is hiring a Maintenance Technician for Wellesley Hospital in Wellington, United Kingdom. In this role, you will manage maintenance tasks, ensuring a safe and well-presented environment for service users. You'll lead maintenance-related work, oversee contractors, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

The position offers a competitive salary of £25,058 and additional benefits like 33 days annual leave, career development, and wellbeing support. If you're proactive and organized, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a maintenance role.
• Ability to comply with health & safety systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair and/or replace fixtures and fittings.
• Maintain health and safety checklists.
• Manage contractors for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Health & safety compliance

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Job description

Join Wellesley Hospitalin Wellingtonas a Maintenance Technician, where you will play the lead role in creating a well-presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Working 37.5hours per week, you will be the primary person responsible for ensuring the service's facilities are fit for purpose. You will oversee all maintenance, gardening, and audits to identify and repair any faults, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for service users, staff, and visitors.

Working with established site teams, you will lead on all maintenance-related tasks for Wellesley Hospital, managing contractors and coordinating the upkeep of the service. You will be the main point of contact for all maintenance aspects at this location.

You'll receive all necessary training to get you started and join a dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. There's also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be:

• To inspect, repair and/or replace all fixtures and fittings as appropriate.
• To repair damage to buildings, fixtures ad plant in consultation with the Estates Manager.
• To ensure that routine programmes of maintenance are established and maintained.
• To check all electrical items for safety before use.
• To maintain and record Health and Safety checklists as identified by management.
• To ensure that the company vehicles are properly maintained.
• To ensure that grounds and external environment are maintained in a tidy, attractive and safe condition.
• To liaise, monitor and escort site contractors, to ensure safe systems are adhered to as identified by unit management and/or H.S.E specified best working practice.
• To assist management team with any requirements related to security.
• To take part in on-call duties and to attend site if needed
• To support other Elysium sites as and when required

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have proven experience within a maintenance role, preferably with some supervisory or lead responsibility.
• Comply with all health & safety systems and procedures.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Show courtesy and respect to residents and colleagues at all times to ensure the highest quality of service.
• Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings.
• Be proactive, organised, and able to prioritise a varied workload.

Where you will be working:

Location: Westpark 26, Chelston,Wellington, Somerset,TA21 9FF

You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 101 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with mental health needs.

There are 6wards for people with mental health needs and 1 ward for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with mental health issues.

What You'll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others. You'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £25,058
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave Pro rata(including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals.
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities** to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts.
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind.
• Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion.
• Enhanced Maternity Package.
• Pension contribution.
• Free meals and onsite free parking.

About your next employer

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure