Maintenance Assistant

The Huntercombe Group ,
Birmingham, West Midlands
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £8.64 per hour

Overview

Maintenance Assistant - Birmingham Due to the pressures we are facing with the Coronavirus pandemic, we are looking for a full time Maintenance Assistant on a 3 month fixed term basis to work 37.5 hours per week. Huntercombe Centre in Birmingham is a locked rehabilitation hospital for up to 15 men with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum conditions. We are located in Oldbury, one mile from Junction 2 of the M5, and just 7 miles from the centre of Birmingham and on a number of bus routes. In this role you will positively promote excellent health and safety standards within and around the hospital, supporting the Head of Support Services to maintain a safe environment for patients in our care. Key Accountabilities: • Ensuring the upkeep and maintenance of the Central and surrounding grounds providing an excellent first Impression to all who visit • Maintaining the smooth operation and serviceability of all utilities such as heating, lighting, plumbing and non-medical equipment, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of these services to the Hospital • Working positively with the Hosptial Manager and Estates Manager to achieve the desired outcomes for longer-term tasks such as refurbishments and the non- day-to-day service elements of the Hospital i.e. redecoration • Taking an active role in the monitoring of any risk areas regarding the Hospital operations and security • Maintaining the Hosptial as a pleasant, friendly and secure place to live • To coordinate all reactive and planned maintenance/ repairs throughout the Hospital • Full UK driving licence required About You Please take a look at our progressive and rewarding benefits package: • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) • Maternity leave at 3 month’s full pay and 3 month’s half pay • 2 week’s paid paternity leave • Shared parental leave, matching the maternity leave benefit • A thorough Induction Programme tailored to the hospital where you will be working • Clear pay structure, with competitive rates • Generous Annual Leave entitlement • Sick pay of 4 weeks full pay and 4 weeks half pay • The opportunity to participate in a company contributory pension scheme with up to 3% matching contributions • Death in service benefit equivalent to 2 x salary • A range of staff discounts • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) For a more detailed job spec please take a look at our Website where you can also read some inspiring stories and find out why working at Huntercombe really sets us apart from the rest.