Join a dedicated charity team where your maintenance skills will directly support young people with autism in achieving their potential.
Our Current Vacancies are in the following locations
- Newbury
- Thatcham
- Basingstoke
Maintenance Technician
- Location: Thatcham, Newbury
- Salary: up to £30,750
- Shifts: 38 hrs a week on a rotating 4 day shift pattern Mon - Fri - with on call shifts too
Prior's Court is seeking a proactive and skilled Maintenance Technician to join our Estates team. Working as part of a small, dedicated team, you will provide essential support in maintaining and repairing our buildings, facilities, and grounds, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and high-quality environment for the young people and staff who use our site.
Role
This is a varied, hands-on role requiring strong general maintenance skills, a flexible and proactive approach, and a clear commitment to health and safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. Working as part of the Estates team, the postholder will ensure that Prior's Court buildings, facilities, and equipment are maintained to a high standard, providing a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for all users. The role involves responding to day-to-day maintenance needs, supporting statutory compliance, contributing to service improvement, and working collaboratively with colleagues and contractors while upholding the values and vision of The Prior's Court Foundation.
- Work in line with all health and safety policies, carrying out basic statutory testing and inspections and ensuring accurate recording and reporting
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests and breakdowns, undertaking a wide range of general building maintenance and repair tasks to a high standard
- Maintain buildings, facilities, and equipment to ensure safety, usability, and a consistently high-quality environment
- Contribute to service delivery and continuous improvement by meeting quality standards and proactively identifying opportunities for enhancement
- Provide operational support, including moving furniture and equipment, working collaboratively with colleagues and contractors, and completing additional practical duties as required
- Participate in on-call rotas and flexible working arrangements, drive Prior's Court vehicles as needed, and maintain professional conduct through ongoing training and development
Benefits
We know that our people are central to everything we do. That's why we're committed to recognising, supporting and rewarding our staff through a comprehensive and flexible benefits package. We offer a wide range of rewards designed to support your financial well-being, personal development, and work-life balance:
- Pension scheme – Prior's Court contributes 5% of your basic salary, with a minimum 3% contribution from you
- 251 hours of annual leave – including Bank Holidays
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme – confidential advice, guidance and support whenever you need it
- Life assurance – offering additional peace of mind
- Flexible Benefits and Discount Platform – access savings and tailored offers
- Health Cash Plan – available on a self-funded basis
- Staff recognition – annual awards and ongoing appreciation schemes including Long Service Awards
- Refer-a-friend scheme – earn financial rewards for successful referrals
- Free flu vaccinations – available on-site each year
- Cycle to Work scheme – save money on bikes and accessories
- Electric Car Scheme – drive greener with tax-efficient leasing
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave package Maternity pay: 100% of average weekly earnings for the first six weeks, then 50% for the remaining 33 weeks (or 90% if that's less than the standard rate). Paternity pay: four weeks at full pay
Company
Prior's Court exists to transform the lives of the autistic young people with complex needs in our care; to help them achieve the impossible and give their families the magic moments they never thought they would have.
At our West Berkshire-based charity, we employ around 500 staff, working full-time, part-time or as flexible workers to provide 24-hour support, 52 weeks a year.
Most staff are based in our education and care teams, working directly with our young people to ensure they have the support to make progress in all areas of their lives. We also have dedicated staff working behind the scenes in a range of roles to ensure the smooth running of our services.
FAQ
Can Prior's Court support with visa sponsorship?
No, unfortunately we are unable to support with visa sponsorship
What pre-employment checks can I expect?
All offers of employment are subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks. These include references, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, proof of right to work in the UK, and any other relevant clearances.
How soon are being offered the role can I start?
All new staff will join our induction programme when they start at Prior's Court. You will be booked onto the induction once you have completed all pre-employment checks.
Recruiter information
Ruby
[email protected]
Process information
After submitting your application, you'll be asked to answer a few additional key questions. Our recruitment team will review your responses, and if you meet the required criteria, you'll be invited to a telephone interview. This interview allows us to ask some safeguarding questions, assess your understanding of the role, and ensure that we're a good fit for each other. If you're successful at this stage, you'll then be invited to attend a face-to-face interview.
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