Meridian Business Support are delighted to be working with one of the UK's leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services to recruit for a Maintenance Assistant.
Reporting to the Head of Facilities, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring the Hopsital Maintenance Standards are maintained; and contribute to the delivery of effective, efficient and economical day-to-day maintenance, new and alteration works to ensure the safety of colleagues, patients and visitors.
The successful candidate will:
Undertake general maintenance tasks
Complete compliance testing (e.g. fire alarms, vehicle checks, emergency lighting checks and bed inspections; to name a few) as instructed
Maintain a well decorated, safe and comfortable environment
Identify and reporting any damage or faults and to carry out any other duties relating to the department as required by the Head of FacilitiesYou will need to be aware of and comply with the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act, (encompassing risk assessments, method statements and Permits to Work), associated Acts and subordinate Regulations to minimise risk.
The post holder requires basic numeracy and literacy skills. You will have an ability to put attention to detail, prioritise and work with minimum supervision. It is necessary that the post holder has good communication skills as you will at times be required to respond to routine enquires. A full UK drivers license is desireable. You will not be required, nor should you, carry out any works that require a certification unless you are in possession of an in date and correct certificate, which will be an advantage.
Previous experience and understand of building, plumbing, mechanical and/or electrical disciplines would be an advantage.
Benefits:
Free on-site parking
Free meals on duty
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
Enhanced maternity pay
Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
Access to development opportunities
Refer a friend bonuses
Welcome bonus
Fully funded DBS
Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Cost of a DBS check will be covered by the employer.
For more information, please contact Kevin in the office on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
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