Join Wellesley Hospital in Wellington as a Maintenance Technician. You will play the lead role in ensuring a well‑presented and safe environment for vulnerable patients, staff and visitors.
Working 37.5 hours per week, you will be the primary person responsible for keeping the facility fit for purpose. You will oversee all maintenance, gardening and audits to identify and repair faults, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment.
As a Maintenance Technician, you will be:
- Inspect, repair and replace fixtures and fittings as appropriate.
- Repair building damage, fixtures and plant in consultation with the Estates Manager.
- Establish and maintain routine maintenance programmes.
- Check all electrical items for safety before use.
- Maintain and record health and safety checklists as identified by management.
- Ensure company vehicles are properly maintained.
- Maintain grounds and external environment in a tidy, attractive and safe condition.
- Liaise with and escort site contractors to ensure safe systems are adhered to as identified by unit management and HSE best practice.
- Assist the management team with security‑related requirements.
- Take part in on‑call duties and attend the site if needed.
- Support other Elysium sites as and when required.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have proven experience in a maintenance role, preferably with supervisory or lead responsibility.
- Comply with all health and safety systems and procedures.
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
- Show courtesy and respect to residents and colleagues at all times.
- Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings.
- Be proactive, organised and able to prioritise a varied workload.
Where you will be working:
Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF
You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose‑built 101‑bed hospital for men and women with mental health needs. The facility includes six wards for people with mental health needs and one ward for people with learning disabilities and autism.
What You’ll Get:
- Annual base salary of £25,058.
- 33 days of annual leave pro‑rata (including bank holidays), plus a birthday off and the option to buy additional leave.
- Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals.
- Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely‑Vate.
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
- Blue Light Card for exclusive offers and discounts.
- Life assurance for additional peace of mind.
- Stream – instant access to earned wages and financial wellbeing support.
- 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion.
- Enhanced maternity package.
- Pension contribution.
- Free meals and on‑site free parking.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. All candidates must 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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