Maintenance Assistant

The Maintenance Assistant role at Aberbeeg Hospital, part of Elysium Healthcare, is responsible for ensuring a well-presented and safe environment for service users, staff, and visitors. The role involves overseeing all maintenance, gardening, and audits to identify and repair any faults, working closely with the Estates Manager and site teams., As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for inspecting, repairing, and replacing fixtures and fittings, repairing damage to buildings and plant, establishing and maintaining routine maintenance programs, checking electrical items for safety, maintaining health and safety checklists, ensuring the company vehicles are properly maintained, and maintaining the grounds and external environment in a tidy, attractive, and safe condition. You will also liaise with and monitor site contractors, assist the management team with security requirements, and support other Elysium sites as needed., Join Aberbeeg in Maintenance Assistant, where you will play the lead role in creating a well-presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Working 37.5 hours per week, you will be the primary person responsible for ensuring the service's facilities are fit for purpose. You will oversee all maintenance, gardening, and audits to identify and repair any faults, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for service users, staff, and visitors. Working with established site teams, you will lead on all maintenance-related tasks for Aberbeeg, managing contractors and coordinating the upkeep of the service. You will be the main point of contact for all maintenance aspects at this location. You'll receive all necessary training to get you started and join a 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 be:

• To inspect, repair and/or replace all fixtures and fittings as appropriate.
• To repair damage to buildings, fixtures ad plant in consultation with the Estates Manager.
• To ensure that routine programmes of maintenance are established and maintained.
• To check all electrical items for safety before use.
• To maintain and record Health and Safety checklists as identified by management.
• To ensure that the company vehicles are properly maintained.
• To ensure that grounds and external environment are maintained in a tidy, attractive and safe condition.
• To liaise, monitor and escort site contractors, to ensure safe systems are adhered to as identified by unit management and/or H.S.E specified best working practice.
• To assist management team with any requirements related to security.
• To take part in on-call duties and to attend site if needed
• To support other Elysium sites as and when required
  
  Have proven experience within a maintenance role, preferably with some supervisory or lead responsibility.
• Comply with all health & safety systems and procedures.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Show courtesy and respect to residents and colleagues at all times to ensure the highest quality of service.
• Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings.
• Be proactive, organised, and able to prioritise a varied workload., To be successful in this role, you should have proven experience within a maintenance role, preferably with some supervisory or lead responsibility, and the ability to comply with all health and safety systems and procedures. You should also be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team, show courtesy and respect to residents and colleagues, attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings, and be proactive, organized, and able to prioritize a varied workload.
  
  Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, and autism services in the UK. With over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services across England and Wales, Elysium offers a unique approach to the delivery of care and opportunities for professional growth and development., Elysium Health care has 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 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

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 £25,058
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave Pro rata(including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave.
• 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 financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion.
• Enhanced Maternity Package.
• Pension contribution.
• Free meals and onsite free parking.