Maintenance Assistant

Priory Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a part-time Maintenance Assistant to help maintain a safe and welcoming environment at their facility in Solihull. The ideal candidate will have basic experience in maintenance tasks and a strong sense of empathy and resilience. Responsibilities include maintaining the site, ensuring safety and quality standards, and reporting maintenance issues. This role offers flexible benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Natural empathy to support others in varying situations.
• Resilience to handle challenging work conditions.
• Basic understanding of maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment throughout the site.
• Ensure that minimum standards are delivered in all site areas.
• Identify and report damage and faults to the Maintenance Manager.
• Carry out general maintenance tasks as specified.

Skills

Basic experience in building, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical work

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Autumn Leaf

Compensation: £12.60 / hour

Description

Autumn Leaf is looking to recruit a Maintenance Assistant to join the team. This is a part‑time role working 20 hours per week.

Autumn Leaf House is located in Castle Bromwich, Solihull. Our home offers residential support for eight males and females who are autistic. We are on a quiet street, near the town centre. Our team are dedicated to improving the quality of life of the people we care for by setting achievable goals, to meet their individual needs and provide meaningful relationships and activities.

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.

Basic experience and understanding in building, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical work 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.