Maintenance Assistant

1 month ago

Chigwell, United Kingdom Elysium Healthcare Full time

Are you a skilled trades-person or ‘handy man’ with knowledge of Health & Safety standards and experience of dealing with contractors? As a Maintenance Assistant, you’ll balance completing repairs with getting external support to ensure all facilities and environments are fully functioning, safe, comfortable and follows quality standards.

You’ll be working at a brand-new neuro service, The Lakefields, which is due to open early 2024. The smell of fresh paint, everything shiny and new, with a likely list of snags, and as the service begins welcoming patients there are likely to be evolving needs and requirements, so expect to be kept busy

This social and important role will see you engaging with patients, staff and contractors daily, whilst working alongside the Maintenance Lead to complete necessary tasks and keep The Lakefields in top condition.

You will be responsible for ensuring the service’s facilities are fit for purpose and will regularly conduct audits to identify and repair any faults.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Working alongside the Lakefields team, you will turn your hand to all maintenance-related tasks, liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of the service.
  • Maintain a well decorated, safe and comfortable environment throughout the site, in line with quality standards, and follows work processes which comply with statutory regulations.
  • Undertake regular internal and external Health & Safety audits of the site and its grounds.
  • Participate in all aspects of preventative and corrective maintenance on buildings structure and fittings.

To be a successful Maintenance Assistant you will need:

  • Numerical and verbal literacy skills
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • City & Guilds/NVQ in relevant trade background (desirable)
  • Previous experience in a maintenance role and/or building environment.
  • Strong knowledge & awareness of health and safety issues
  • IT literate

Where you will be working:

The Lakefields Neurological Centre is a brand-new 22-bed service that delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise their functional ability and improve their quality of life. The Centre specialises in neuro-rehabilitation, tracheostomy and ventilator care.

Bedrooms are adapted to individual requirements, fitted with high dependency equipment including ceiling track hoists, wall mounted suction and oxygen equipment. There are also well-equipped therapy facilities, spacious lounge areas and wheelchair access to beautiful gardens.

What you will get:

  • Annual salary of £24,000
  • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off
  • Free meals and parking
  • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
  • Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
  • Pension contribution to secure your future.
  • Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
  • Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more. 

About your next employer

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with 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. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.



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