Maintenance Assistant/Gardener
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Maintenance Assistant/Gardener
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Burston House is looking to recruit a Maintenance Assistant to join the team. This is a full time 37.5 hours role. The ideal candidate will be primarily based at our Burston site, though the role requires support for our three sites in Norfolk; Burston House, Lombard House and Richmond House. Due to the needs of travel and rural locations, the candidate will need to be able to drive as there are limited public transport links.
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 [Employer hidden] 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.
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 prioritise tasks effectively. They should be able to work with minimal supervision while demonstrating a customer-focused attitude and a strong team-working ethic. Experience and understanding in a building, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical discipline would be desirable.
For more information about the role, you can email [contact hidden]
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at [Employer hidden] 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