Gardner Maintenance AssistantNHS

Job summary

Join Farmfield House in Charlwood as a Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well maintained and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society. As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the hospital maintenance tasks are completed as part of a team, and work is prioritised accordingly'. You will conduct repairs, and work through job lists which also include working with external contractors and completing audits. Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to all maintenance-related tasks. Ensuring the hospital and its grounds remain safe for patients, staff and visitors. Youll receive training on the job but will already have some capable DIY skills .Theres also 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 Assistant you will have: Assisting with ensuring that the service,

Main duties of the job

Join Farmfield House in Charlwood as a Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well-maintained and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society. As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the hospital maintenance tasks are completed as part of a team, and work is prioritized accordingly. You will conduct repairs, work through job lists, work with external contractors, and complete audits. Working alongside an established team, you will handle all maintenance-related tasks, ensuring the hospital and its grounds remain safe for patients, staff, and visitors. You'll receive on-the-job training but must already have capable DIY skills. Elysium Healthcare offers courses to help grow and develop your career, providing support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals. Responsibilities include assisting with building and facilities maintenance, utilizing DIY skills for safety, conducting regular checks, and participating in an on-call rota for emergency maintenance.

Job description

Join Farmfield House in Charlwood as a Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well maintained and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the hospital maintenance tasks are completed as part of a team, and work is prioritised accordingly'. You will conduct repairs, and work through job lists which also include working with external contractors and completing audits.

Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to all maintenance-related tasks. Ensuring the hospital and its grounds remain safe for patients, staff and visitors.

You’ll receive training on the job but will already have some capable DIY skills .There’s also  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 Assistant you will have:

• Assisting with ensuring that the service, buildings, facilities and equipment are maintained and fit for purpose.
• Utilising good DIY skills to ensure safety of service users.
• Assisting in regular checks and maintenance.
• Assisting in the repair and maintenance of all buildings.
• Assisting in all decorating.
• Reporting all faults and defects to management
• Participating in a 1 week retaining on-call rota for the purposes of emergency maintenance issues that arise.
• Coordinating and supporting contractors whilst on site and completing of all paperwork and tool checks.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• To comply with system and procedures.
• Have previous experience within a maintenance role.
• To work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Show courtesy and respect to patients at all times to ensure that they enjoy the highest quality of service.
• Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings.

Where you will be working:

Location: Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN   You will be working at Farmfield Hospital, located next to Gatwick. You’ll be caring for adult men 18+ who potentially have a forensic background and enduring mental health illnesses such as personality disorder, substance misuse issues and challenging behaviours.

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 £25,559.16
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off.
• 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 access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• 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

About us

Elysium Healthcare 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 believes in taking care of the people who care for others, offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support wellbeing, growth, and future development. They offer career development, access to a rewards and benefits platform, wellbeing support, and various other benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, they provide access to Blue Light Card, life assurance, and free meals and onsite parking.