Gardner​/Maintenance Assistant

Join Farmfield House in Charlwood as a Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well maintained and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society. As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the hospital maintenance tasks are completed as part of a team, and work is prioritised accordingly'. You will conduct repairs, and work through job lists which also include working with external contractors and completing audits.

Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to all maintenance‑related tasks. Ensuring the hospital and its grounds remain safe for patients, staff and visitors. You’ll receive training on the job but will already have some capable DIY skills. There’s also 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.

Join Farmfield House in Charlwood as a Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well maintained and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society. As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the hospital maintenance tasks are completed as part of a team, and work is prioritised accordingly. You will conduct repairs, and work through job lists which also include working with external contractors and completing audits.

Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to all maintenance‑related tasks, ensuring the hospital and its grounds remain safe for patients, staff, and visitors. You’ll receive training on the job, but will already have some capable DIY skills. There’s also 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.

Elysium Healthcare is an organization with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to care delivery. With a network of over 80 services in England and Wales, the organization covers Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, offering ample opportunity for growth and mobility. Being part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium extends its global network across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people worldwide.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment for all staff appointments, is a Disability Confident employer, and is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. All staff have the responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users, and all candidates undergo a DBS disclosure.

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the hospital maintenance tasks are completed as part of a team, and work is prioritised accordingly. You will conduct repairs, and work through job lists which also include working with external contractors and completing audits. Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to all maintenance‑related tasks. Ensuring the hospital and its grounds remain safe for patients, staff and visitors.

You’ll receive training on the job but will already have some capable DIY skills. There’s also courses on offer to help grow and develop your career.

As a Maintenance Assistant you will have:

• Assisting with ensuring that the service, buildings, facilities and equipment are maintained and fit for purpose.
• Utilising good DIY skills to ensure safety of service users.
• Assisting in regular checks and maintenance.
• Assisting in the repair and maintenance of all buildings.
• Reporting all faults and defects to management.
• Participating in a 1 week retaining on‑call rota for the purposes of emergency maintenance issues that arise.
• Coordinating and supporting contractors whilst on site and completing all paperwork and tool checks.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Comply with system and procedures.
• Have previous experience within a maintenance role.
• Work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Show courtesy and respect to patients at all times…