Maintenance Assistant

Job summary

Join Farmfield Hospital in Charlwood as a Maintenance Assistant, where you will play an important role in creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-presented environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society. As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the service's facilities and grounds are maintained to a high standard. This includes carrying out general maintenance tasks, regular audits to identify and repair faults, and supporting the upkeep of the hospital's gardens and outdoor spaces to ensure they remain safe, tidy, and attractive for service users, staff, and visitors. Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to a variety of maintenance and gardening duties, liaising with contractors where required to support the ongoing maintenance and development of the service. Your proactive approach will help ensure the environment remains fit for purpose, safe, and welcoming for everyone who uses it.

Main duties of the job

Join Farmfield Hospital in Charlwood as a Maintenance Assistant, where you will contribute to a secure and inviting environment for vulnerable individuals. As a key team member, your duties include maintaining high-quality facilities and grounds, identifying and repairing faults, and supporting the upkeep of gardens and outdoor spaces. Collaborate with the team on a variety of maintenance and gardening tasks, coordinate with contractors, and ensure a fit-for-purpose environment. You will receive all necessary training and have opportunities for career growth if you exhibit aspiration, capability, and dedication to Elysium Healthcare's mission.

About us

Elysium Healthcare, a part of Ramsay Health Care, operates over 80 services across England and Wales, focusing on diverse areas such as Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. With more than 8,000 employees and a unique care delivery approach, the company offers vast opportunities for career growth and mobility. Elysium Healthcare shares Ramsay Health Care's global network spanning 10 countries, employing over 86,000 people. Elysium is committed to inclusive recruitment and the safety of service users, with all staff required to promote and safeguard their welfare.

Details

• Date posted: 30 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £25,564.50 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1556810047
• Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Charlwood, RH6 0BN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Join Farmfield Hospital in Charlwood as a Maintenance Assistant, where you will play an important role in creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-presented environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the service's facilities and grounds are maintained to a high standard. This includes carrying out general maintenance tasks, regular audits to identify and repair faults, and supporting the upkeep of the hospital's gardens and outdoor spaces to ensure they remain safe, tidy, and attractive for service users, staff, and visitors.

Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to a variety of maintenance and gardening duties, liaising with contractors where required to support the ongoing maintenance and development of the service. Your proactive approach will help ensure the environment remains fit for purpose, safe, and welcoming for everyone who uses it.

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.
• Gardening experience (desirable)
• 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:

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