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Maintenance Worker/Driver

The closing date is 30 April 2026

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Job summary

Maintenance Worker / Driver

York

Salary: up to £14.91 per hour

Hours: 35 hours per week

Why join us?

Brainkind is a leading UK charitythat works alongside people with an acquired brain injury, autism, and learning or physical disabilities to help them live as independently as possible. Our teams across the UK support people to move forward with their lives. Its a special feeling to share their individual journeys and play a part in the progress they make. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

Main duties of the job

MAIN PURPOSEThe purpose of this position is to manage the maintenance and upkeep of the site in accordance with published policies and required standards. To ensure the smooth operation of all building and site services. There will also be a requirement to provide transport services for the service users to and from various off-site day centres, colleges, trips out etc, as and when necessary.It is a requirement of the company that a professional and sympathetic attitude is presented at all times that reflects the companys standards, aims and principles.

Please note that no tasks are to be undertaken if they are outside of the documented competency of the post holder.

About us

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. Its a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

Details

Date posted

18 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience up to £14.91 per hour 

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0462-26-0014

Job locations

Brainkind Neurological Centre York

Bishopthorpe Road

York

YO23 1DE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties will include:

  • To conduct routine maintenance and monitoring checks.
  • To undertake minor refurbishment and redecoration to areas of the service as requested.
  • To ensure that the security features of the service are maintained, including perimeter fencing, lighting, CCTV and other features where fitted.
  • To carry out basic repairs internally and externally.

Benefits Include:

  • A competitive hourly rate of up to £14.91 per hour
  • 33 Days Annual Leave
  • Buy/Sell up to 5 days Annual Leave per year
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Excellent training and Support
  • Company Pension
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Eye Voucher Scheme
  • Long Service and Staff Awards
  • Free Parking

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties will include:

  • To conduct routine maintenance and monitoring checks.
  • To undertake minor refurbishment and redecoration to areas of the service as requested.
  • To ensure that the security features of the service are maintained, including perimeter fencing, lighting, CCTV and other features where fitted.
  • To carry out basic repairs internally and externally.

Benefits Include:

  • A competitive hourly rate of up to £14.91 per hour
  • 33 Days Annual Leave
  • Buy/Sell up to 5 days Annual Leave per year
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Excellent training and Support
  • Company Pension
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Eye Voucher Scheme
  • Long Service and Staff Awards
  • Free Parking

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Skills/experience required:
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A driving license is essential
  • Awareness/knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation
  • Knowledge of COSHH
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Skills/experience required:
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A driving license is essential
  • Awareness/knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation
  • Knowledge of COSHH

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Brainkind

Address

Brainkind Neurological Centre York

Bishopthorpe Road

York

YO23 1DE


Employer's website

https://brainkind.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Brainkind

Address

Brainkind Neurological Centre York

Bishopthorpe Road

York

YO23 1DE


Employer's website

https://brainkind.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

18 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience up to £14.91 per hour 

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0462-26-0014

Job locations

Brainkind Neurological Centre York

Bishopthorpe Road

York

YO23 1DE


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