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Maintenance Technician

On-site in Dewsbury·Full-time·Added today (last checked 16 Oct)

Priory Group

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Overview

Salary: £13.45 an hour
Work mode: On-site, Dewsbury
Contract: Permanent contract, full-time hours

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Pay & benefits

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.

The role

The Old Vicarage Dewsbury
Salary - £13.45 per hour
Per-time - 30 hours per week

The Old Vicarage Dewsbury is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join the team.

The Old Vicarage, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire is a residential service supporting 14 adults with a range of needs. It is located in a town setting and is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes and Dewsbury railway station nearby. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

Key Responsibilities

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will help maintain a safe, comfortable and well-presented environment for colleagues, service users and visitors. Working alongside the Maintenance Manager, you will support day-to-day maintenance, complete routine checks and ensure the site meets Priory standards.

You will also, but not limited to:

Carry out general maintenance, repairs and decorating to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
Complete routine maintenance and compliance checks, including fire alarms, bed inspections and vehicle checks.
Identify and report faults, damage and potential safety concerns, taking action as agreed with the Maintenance Manager.
Conduct internal and external security patrols, helping to protect the building, its occupants and grounds.
Follow health and safety procedures, ensuring all work is within your capabilities and any specialist tasks are only completed with the appropriate certification.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Skills & Expertise

Essential for the role
You will have experience and an understanding of building maintenance, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical work, and the flexibility to work a variety of shifts as the service requires.

About Priory Group

Priory is a leading independent provider of mental healthcare and adult social care, supporting over 24,000 people every year across a network of around 270 locations. The people it supports may have addictions, mental health issues, learning disabilities, autism or one of many other conditions, and it delivers care through roles ranging from nurses, care assistants and support workers to managers and medical specialists.

Its services span addiction treatment, mental health support, eating disorder services, neurodiversity services, residential services, supported living, and both NHS and private healthcare, delivered through inpatient, outpatient and online programmes. Priory also states a goal of embedding a culture of openness, inclusion and trust where colleagues feel they belong, and that every colleague, patient and resident is treated with dignity and respect.