Driver & Maintenance Assistant

Company: Elysium Healthcare
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Location: Guiseley
Job Description:

Job Overview

Join Spring Wood Lodge in Guiseley as a Driver & Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well-presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with ensuring that the service, buildings, facilities and equipment requirements are maintained and fit for purpose.
  • Utilise good DIY skills to maintain the safety of service users.
  • Assist in regular checks and maintenance.
  • Assist in the repair and maintenance of all buildings.
  • Liaise with a manager to report all faults and defects.
  • Participate in a 1‑week retaining on‑call rota for the purposes of emergency maintenance.
  • Coordinate and support contractors on site and complete all paperwork and tool checks.
  • Ensure vehicles are kept clean internally and externally.
  • Monitor and report when vehicle maintenance is due.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Compliance with system and procedures.
  • Hold a UK driver’s licence.
  • Have previous experience within a maintenance role.
  • Work effectively as part of a team and independently.
  • Show courtesy and respect to residents at all times.
  • Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings.

Location

1 Towngate Close, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 9PQ.

Spring Wood Lodge supports women over the age of 18 who have complex emotional and mental health problems associated with significant risk behaviours, typically with diagnoses of personality disorder or severe mental illness. Working as part of a team, the focus is on active rehabilitation with a view to achieving sustainable discharge.

Benefits

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others. You’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth and future:

  • Annual base salary of £27,282.
  • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave during the annual selection window.
  • Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals.
  • Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely‑Vate; Your one‑stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits and wellbeing hub.
  • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
  • Access to Blue Light Card, providing a range of exclusive offers and discounts.
  • Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
  • Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
  • 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion.
  • Enhanced Maternity Package.
  • Pension contribution.
  • Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking.

About Employer

Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care across over 80 services in 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand that it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026