Maintenance Person

Maintenance Person

Application Deadline: 30 June 2026

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: New Stead House

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Priory New Stead House is looking to recruit a Maintenance Person to join the team. This is a full time, 37.5 hour role with your working hours between Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm.

New Stead House is located in the town of Redcar, in Cleveland. Our home offers residential support for 17 autistic males and females. We are located on a side road, close to the town centre and the seafront.

Our team are dedicated to helping each person we care for to have a healthy, happy and independent life. We recognise that people on the autism spectrum may have individual sensory needs, and we strive to provide the right environment for them.

We can also support those who have:

• A learning disability
• Difficulties with communication
• Mild to moderate behaviours that challenge
• Epilepsy

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 service and to support the wellbeing of our residents. 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.

• Maintain a well-decorated, safe and comfortable environment throughout the site, in line with quality standards, and follows work processes which comply with statutory regulations.
• Ensure that Priory minimum standards are delivered in all site areas in a timely and efficient manner, as part of a team.
• Undertake regular internal and external patrols of the unit and its grounds, ensuring that all the windows and doors are closed and locked as appropriate to the time of day.
• Carry out compliance testing (i.e. fire alarms, bed inspections, vehicle checks) as instructed by the Maintenance Manager

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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.

• Good tool proficiency
• Good knowledge of health and safety compliance
• To have knowledge of water, fire and COSHH compliance
• Experience with grounds upkeep
• Good knowledge of inputting data on IT systems
• Reactive repairs

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory 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.

• 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