Maintenance Assistant

Job Location	Chelston, Wellington
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£24,650 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

Join Wellesley Hospitalin Wellingtonas a Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well- presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the services facilities are fit for purpose, gardening and will regularly conduct audits to identify and repair any faults ensuring a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors.Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to all maintenance-related tasks, liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of the service.You will receive all necessary training to get you started and join the 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 Assistant you will:

Assist with ensuring that the service, buildings, facilities and equipment requirements are maintained and fit for purpose.
Utilise good DIY skills to ensure safety of service users is maintained.
Assist in regular checks and maintenance.
Assist in the repair and maintenance of all buildings.
Assist in all decorating.
Liaise with a manager reporting all faults and defects.
Participate in a 1 week retaining on-call rota for the purposes of emergency maintenance.
Coordinate and supporting contractors whilst on site and completing of all paperwork and tool checks.

To be successful in this role, you will:

Have previous experience within a maintenance role.
Be able to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
Show courtesy and respect to residents 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:Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FFJoin the multidisciplinary team at Wellesley Hospital providing care to men and women with mental health conditions in a modern and purpose-built hospital with low and medium secure environments.The unit is one of NHS England’s pilot sites to test new approaches to delivering mental health care and works alongside local NHS trusts and private care providers in the South West.Wellesley Hospital is conveniently located near Wellington, close to the M5 and commutable from Taunton, Exeter, Yeovil and surrounding areasWhat you will get:

Annual salary of £24,650
The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off!
Free meals and parking
Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
Pension contribution to secure your future.
Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more.About your next employer:You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 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. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidateswill be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

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