Maintenance Assistant & Driver

Elysium Healthcare Limited; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in St. Neots is seeking a Part-time Maintenance Assistant and Driver to ensure a well-presented and safe environment. Responsibilities include maintenance-related tasks, liaising with contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a valid UK Driver's License and previous maintenance experience. This role includes career development opportunities and a range of benefits such as a competitive salary and well-being support.

Benefits

Annual salary of £26,130

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Career development and training opportunities

Wellbeing support and activities

Access to Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Free meals

Local free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a maintenance role is required.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Show courtesy and respect to residents at all times.

Responsibilities

• Ensure service facilities are fit for purpose and maintained.
• Conduct regular checks and maintenance of buildings.
• Liaise with contractors and report faults.

Skills

DIY skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Valid UK Driver's License

Job description

Join St. Neots Neurological Centre in St. Neots as a Part‑time Maintenance Assistant and Driver where you will be part of creating a well‑presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

As a Part‑time Maintenance Assistant and Driver, you will be responsible for ensuring the services facilities are fit for purpose, gardening and will regularly conduct audits to identify and repair any faults ensuring a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors.

Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to all maintenance‑related tasks, liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of the service.

You’ll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the 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 Part‑time Maintenance Assistant & Driver you will have:

• Assisting 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.
• Assisting in regular checks and maintenance.
• Assisting in the repair and maintenance of all buildings.
• Assisting in all decorating.
• Liaising with a manager reporting all faults and defects.
• Participating in a 1 week retaining on‑call rota for the purposes of emergency maintenance.
• Coordinating and supporting contractors whilst on site and completing of all paperwork and tool checks.

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.
• Show courtesy and respect to residents at all times to ensure that they enjoy the highest quality of service.
• Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings.
• A Valid UK Drivers License.

Where you will be working:

Howitts Lane, Eynesbury, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2JA

Join the team at St Neots Neurological Service providing care, therapeutic and rehabilitation pathways for those affected by a neurological or mental health condition for which challenging behaviour may be the leading impairment.

St Neots Neurological Service is located in the centre of town and provides assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and complex care for both males and females suffering from a broad range of neurological conditions, which is provided by a highly experienced team based on site.

What You’ll Get

• Annual base salary of £26,130
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. (Pro Rata)
• 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 access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and local free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Healthcare 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.