Job Description
Bank Maintenance Assistant
Department: Site Support Roles
Employment Type: Bank
Location: Priory Hospital Woodbourne
Compensation: £12.71 / hour
Priory Hospital Woodbourne is looking to recruit a Maintenance Assistant to join the team.
Priory Hospital Woodbourne, located in a peaceful and picturesque suburb of South West Birmingham, offers both specialist addiction treatment and inpatient mental health support.
Our dedicated facility, The Manor Ward, provides expert care for a range of needs, including alcohol and drug addiction, behavioural addictions, and a wide range of mental health conditions, within a safe and supportive environment.
Across both services, our teams are committed to delivering exceptional standards of care, placing you at the heart of your treatment journey and helping you achieve the best possible outcomes. All treatment is tailored to your individual needs and structured in line National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
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 hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. 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 possess basic numeracy and literacy skills, with a strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritise tasks. They should be capable of working independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a proactive and customer-focused approach. A strong team-working ethic is essential, alongside the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues and customers alike. Previous experience or an understanding of a building, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical discipline would be highly desirable.
For more information about the role, you can email
CharlottePage@priorygroup.com
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.
- Free on-site parking
- Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- 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.
