Job Description
Maintenance Technician
Application Deadline: 31 August 2026
Department: Site Support Roles
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Priory Hospital Woodbourne
Compensation: £26,300 / year
Priory Hospital Woodbourne
Salary - £26,300 per annum
Full-time - 37.5 hours
Priory Hospital Woodbourne has an opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to join our team.
|Priory Hospital Woodbourne, Edgbaston, Birmingham is a specialist inpatient and outpatient mental health service providing treatment for addictions and a range of mental health conditions, alongside assessments, therapy and psychiatry. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Woodbourne Road and Five Ways railway station approximately 1–2 miles from the hospital.
What you'll be doing
The Maintenance Assistant will work closely with the Maintenance Manager to help keep the hospital safe, comfortable and well maintained for colleagues, service users and visitors. This is a hands-on role supporting the day-to-day maintenance of the site, carrying out general repairs and checks, identifying faults and helping ensure the hospital meets required quality, safety and compliance standards.
As part of the role you will:
- Carry out general maintenance, repairs and routine checks across the site, helping to maintain a safe, comfortable and well-presented environment.
- Complete compliance and safety checks, reporting faults, damage and any concerns to the Maintenance Manager and ensuring work is carried out safely and within agreed standards.
- Support with site security and patrols, monitoring the building and grounds and reporting any incidents, damage or suspicious activity as required.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role
Ideally, you’ll have experience or an understanding of building, plumbing, mechanical or electrical maintenance, along with a practical, hands-on approach and good physical stamina. You’ll have a strong awareness of Health & Safety, good attention to detail and the ability to work well as part of a team. As this is a healthcare environment, you’ll also need to be calm, professional and approachable when supporting colleagues and service users, including during potentially challenging situations.
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.
