Maintenance Assistant - Thornford Park

If you take pride in your working environment and its upkeep and are a good all-round handy-person; able to turn your hand to any task, then this Maintenance Assistant position might be for you. You will be working alongside contractors offering support and coordinating day-to-day tasks on site. You will be responsible for ensuring all relevant paperwork and tools are checked and fit for purpose. You will work alongside the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Officers to ensure the building, facilities, and equipment's are maintained and functioning. Your Responsibilities: Assist with ensuring that the service, buildings, facilities and equipment requirements are maintained and fit for purpose. Utilising good DIY skills to ensure safety of service users is maintained. Being part of an on-call rota system that is managed by the Maintenance Manager. To assist in regular checks and maintenance. To assist in the repair and maintenance of all buildings. To assist in all decorating. To liaise with a manager reporting all faults and defects. 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. Have previous experience of working in healthcare premises. Show courtesy and respect to residents at all times to ensure that they enjoy the highest quality of service. Respect the confidentiality of residents and their families. Where you will be working Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET You will be working at Thornford Park; a 130 bedded medium and low secure Forensic mental health hospital set within a tranquil forest environment. There is also a PICU Mental Health Service. The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering people in their recovery and rehabilitation. There is on-site parking, a large staff area and hot food prepared daily, with a supportive team in a busy environment. What you will get: Annual salary of £18,544 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave - plus your birthday off Free meals and on-site parking Wellbeing support and activities Career development and training Pension contribution Life Assurance Enhanced Maternity Package 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 a unique approach to the delivery of care. Each and every employee is valued and supported, as everyone has an important role to play in the success of Elysium. It is only with the dedication, passion and hard work from staff that excellent care programs that truly benefit the service users can be delivered. With a network of over 70 services across England and Wales, providing four services including: Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move with Elysium. 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. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.