Maintenance Person - Driver

Application Deadline: 3 April 2026

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Hillside

Compensation: £13.20 / hour

Description

Priory Hillside is looking to recruit a Maintenence Person to join the team. This is a full time, 40 hour role. Candidates need to be able to drive and have had a license for 3 years for insurance purposes. 

Hillside is a residential service, located just outside of Burnley. We provide support to three individuals, aged 17 years and above, who are on the autistic spectrum or who have a learning disability. We also cater for those who may have a mental health diagnosis, including a personality disorder.
Set within a beautiful rural setting, in the South Pennines area, we aim to help residents create and achieve goals, in order to lead a fulfilled and enriched life. 
The service can also meet the needs of those who:

• Present with moderate to significant challenging behaviour
• May have communication difficulties
• Have other conditions such as epilepsy and Prader-Willi syndrome

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.

•  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 Priory minimum standards are delivered in all site areas in a timely and efficient manner, as part of a team. 
•  Undertakes 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.

• Basic numeracy and literacy required 
• Detail oriented & ability to prioritise 
• Ability to work with minimum supervision 
• Strong customer focused attitude and team working ethic 

Experience and understanding in a building, plumbing, mechanical or electrical discipline desirable.

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

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.