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Maintenance Assistant

Elysium Healthcare

Charlwood, RH6 0BN

Salary

£25,565

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

30 September 2026

30 days left

Job description

Join Famfield Hospital in Charlwood as a Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well- presented and safe environment for some of t...

As a Maintenance Assistant at Elysium Healthcare, you will participate in creating a safe and well-presented environment at Famfield Hospital, Charlwood. Key responsibilities include regular maintenance, DIY tasks, and audits to ensure facilities and equipment are fit for purpose, enhancing safety for everyone. You'll collaborate with contractors for upkeep and engage in professional development through diverse training opportunities. To succeed, prior maintenance experience, team collaboration skills, and compliance with procedures are needed. You'll benefit from an attractive package including competitive salary, annual leave, career support, and various wellbeing incentives.

Join Famfield Hospital in Charlwood as a Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well- presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the services facilities are fit for purpose, gardening and will regularly conduct audits to identify and repair any faults ensuring a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors.

Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to all maintenance-related tasks, liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of the service.

You’ll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

As a Maintenance Assistant you will have

  • Assisting with ensuring that the service, buildings, facilities and equipment requirements are maintained and fit for purpose.
  • Utilising good DIY skills to ensure safety of service users is maintained.
  • Assisting in regular checks and maintenance.
  • Assisting in the repair and maintenance of all buildings.
  • Assisting in all decorating.
  • Liaising with a manager reporting all faults and defects.
  • Participating in a 1 week retaining on-call rota for the purposes of emergency maintenance.
  • Coordinating and supporting contractors whilst on site and completing of all paperwork and tool checks.

To be successful in this role, you will:

  • To comply with system and procedures.
  • Have previous experience within a maintenance role.
  • To work effectively as part of a team and independently.
  • Show courtesy and respect to residents at all times to ensure that they enjoy the highest quality of service.
  • Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings.

Where you will be working

Location: Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN You will be working at Farmfield Hospital, located next to Gatwick. You’ll be caring for adult men 18+ who potentially have a forensic background and enduring mental health illnesses such as personality disorder, substance misuse issues and challenging behaviours.

What You’ll Get 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 £25,564.50
  • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our 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, which provides 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, to ensure you are the best you can be
  • Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
  • Pension contribution, to help secure your future
  • Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About your next employer

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

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 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

Elysium Healthcare, part of Ramsay Health Care's international network, employs over 8,000 professionals across 80+ services in England and Wales, encompassing Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children's services. With a focus on safer recruitment and Disability Confident practices, they uphold inclusive recruitment ensuring all staff contribute to safeguarding service users' welfare. Elysiums expansive operations offer ample growth and mobility opportunities, allowing employees to develop within a supportive, value-driven healthcare system committed to promoting positive societal impact.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Previous experience within a maintenance role.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

27 August 2026

Last checked

31 August 2026

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