Maintenance Technician

Prior's Court is seeking a proactive and skilled Maintenance Technician to join our Estates team. Working as part of a small, dedicated team, you will provide essential support in maintaining and repairing our buildings, facilities, and grounds, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and high-quality environment for the young people and staff who use our site., This is a varied, hands-on role requiring strong general maintenance skills, a flexible and proactive approach, and a clear commitment to health and safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. Working as part of the Estates team, the postholder will ensure that Prior's Court buildings, facilities, and equipment are maintained to a high standard, providing a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for all users. The role involves responding to day-to-day maintenance needs, supporting statutory compliance, contributing to service improvement, and working collaboratively with colleagues and contractors while upholding the values and vision of The Prior's Court Foundation.

• Work in line with all health and safety policies, carrying out basic statutory testing and inspections and ensuring accurate recording and reporting.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and breakdowns, undertaking a wide range of general building maintenance and repair tasks to a high standard.
• Maintain buildings, facilities, and equipment to ensure safety, usability, and a consistently high-quality environment.
• Contribute to service delivery and continuous improvement by meeting quality standards and proactively identifying opportunities for enhancement.
• Provide operational support, including moving furniture and equipment, working collaboratively with colleagues and contractors, and completing additional practical duties as required.
• Participate in on-call rotas and flexible working arrangements, drive Prior's Court vehicles as needed, and maintain professional conduct through ongoing training and development.
  
  About Prior's Court
Prior's Court exists to transform the lives of the autistic young people with complex needs in our care; to help them achieve the impossible and give their families the magic moments they never thought they would have. At our West Berkshire-based charity, we employ around 500 staff, working full-time, part-time or as flexible workers to provide 24-hour support, 52 weeks a year. Most staff are based in our education and care teams, working directly with our young people to ensure they have the support to make progress in all areas of their lives. We also have dedicated staff working behind the scenes in a range of roles to ensure the smooth running of our services., Prior's Court is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek and embrace differences in thinking, experience, ethnicity, age, gender, faith, personalities and styles. The different skills, experiences and backgrounds our employees bring to their roles create a workforce as diverse and individual as the young people we support and makes Prior's Court a special place to work. We strive for an inclusive environment where employees feel safe, engaged and supported to make a difference.

We believe in valuing and supporting our staff through comprehensive training, competitive salaries, and the tools needed to excel in your role.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme - confidential advice, guidance and support whenever you need it
• Life assurance - offering additional peace of mind
• Flexible Benefits and Discount Platform - access savings and tailored offers
• Health Cash Plan - available on a self-funded basis
• Staff recognition - annual awards and ongoing appreciation schemes including Long Service Awards
• Refer-a-friend scheme - earn financial rewards for successful referrals
• Free flu vaccinations - available on-site each year
• Cycle to Work scheme - save money on bikes and accessories
• Electric Car Scheme - drive greener with tax-efficient leasing