Maintenance Assistant
Reference
PRI99752
Location
Evergreen Lodge, 21 South Park Hill Road, South Croydon, CR2 7DY
Priory Group Division
Adult Care
Salary
£12.60phr
Hours
20 hours
Vacancy Type
Permanent - Part Time
Job Advert Location Description
Great opportunity for an experienced maintenance assistant!
Evergreen Lodge supports people with mental health and complex diagnosis to rehabilitate into the community.
We do everything we can to improve the health and wellbeing of the individuals we support, and as a team we are focused on building positive outcomes for everyone.
As a Maintenance Assistant your primary duty will be to ensure that our residents live in a home that is a safe environment for them that adheres to health and safety standards. You will need to work closely with the home management to ensure that all fixtures and fittings are in excellent condition and equipment is regularly serviced.
Duties will include:
1. Maintaining a well decorated, safe and comfortable environment throughout the unit, in line with quality standards, and follows work processes which comply with statutory regulations.
2. Identifying and reporting damage, faults and other related issues to line manager (and then actions as agreed) to ensure that environmental conditions continue to meet quality standards and statutory regulations.
3. Liaising with local contractors and pre-approved contractors on site, as required, providing local knowledge and guidance, in order that planned and preventative maintenance schedules can be completed in a timely fashion.
4. Carrying out regular safety checks including fire system test and legionella test
5. Working closely with the home manager on long term maintenance plans
6. Checking and repairing fixtures and fittings that may include lighting and heating
7. The role holder will be expected to undergo Manual Handling & COSHH Training, as well as partake in Priory’s mandatory training.
Knowledge/Education/Skills:
8. Basic numeracy, literacy, and digital skills are a minimum requirement for this post
9. Able to work within structure deadlines
10. Problem solving and flexibility
11. Able to work independently
Knowledge/Education/Skills:
12. One year experience is desirable but not essential
What we’d like to give you:
13. A competitive salary
14. Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
15. Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
16. Pro-rata paid annual leave
17. Online benefits and cash back rewards
Division DBS info
Disclosure
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland, and the cost of this will be covered by Priory. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Closing Date
04/04/2025