Maintenance Assistant

Priory Group; Diss; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the wellbeing of residents by maintaining a safe and comfortable environment. This part-time role involves tracking maintenance issues and collaborating with a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have basic maintenance skills and a customer-focused attitude. The position offers training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Resilience in challenging situations.
• Experience in maintenance desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
• Identify and report maintenance issues.
• Carry out general maintenance tasks.

Skills

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Detail-oriented

Customer-focused attitude

Teamwork commitment

Tools

Building maintenance

Plumbing

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Hill House

Compensation: £12.60 / hour

Description

Priory Hill House is looking to recruit a Maintenance Assistant to join the team. This is a part time role of 22 hours.

Hill House is located in Pulham St Mary, a small country village near Diss, Norfolk. The service offers residential support for seven males and females with a primary learning disability diagnosis. We are in a semi‑rural location, off a main road, and surrounded by lovely views and beautiful countryside.

What you'll be doing

You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the service and to support the wellbeing of our residents. While your role doesn’t involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're assisting with day‑to‑day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.

• Maintains a well‑decorated, safe and comfortable environment throughout the site, in line with quality standards, and follows work processes which comply with statutory regulations.
• Ensures that Priory minimum standards are delivered in all site areas in a timely and efficient manner, as part of a team.
• Identifies and reports damage, faults and other related issues to the Maintenance Manager (and then actions as agreed) to ensure that environmental conditions continue to meet quality standards and statutory regulations.
• Carry out General Maintenance tasks as defined in the Appendix and in the General Property Maintenance Guide.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The ideal candidate will have basic numeracy and literacy skills, be detail‑oriented, and able to prioritise tasks effectively. They should demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision, possess a strong customer‑focused attitude, and show a commitment to teamwork. Experience and understanding in a building, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical discipline is desirable.

For more information about the role, you can email [e-mail]

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.