The key function is to support NHS Property Services in delivering basic/routine planned building services maintenance and repairs across NHS premises to ensure buildings are maintained to high standards and provide a safe environment for visitors, customers, and employees.
Main duties of the job
Ensure compliance with all processes, procedures, and policies, including Health & Safety Policy, HTMs, and SFG20. Carry out and complete basic/routine maintenance activities such as building fabric, monthly PPM tasks, plumbing, drainage, joinery, and decoration repairs. Maintain site log books accurately and timely. Complete risk assessments before work.
About us
Established in April 2013, part of the NHS family, managing a range of properties from listed buildings to modern health campuses. Our aim is to deliver a fit-for-purpose estate in partnership with NHS organizations, generating cost efficiencies for the benefit of tenants, patients, and the health economy.
Job responsibilities
We are offering a permanent, full-time Maintenance Assistant position based at Woking Community Hospital. The role involves working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. It covers Woking and Surrey. Salary starts from £24,000 depending on experience. Requirements include:
* Proven experience in building trade or maintenance/caretaker role.
Additional requirements
* Driving licence is essential.
* Comfortable using technological devices for logging jobs.
* Desirable: industry experience.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
DBS checks and DVLA checks are required.
Key responsibilities
* Ensure compliance with NHSPS health, safety, and wellbeing policies, technical guidance, and regulations.
* Deliver scheduled, reactive, and remedial maintenance as directed, including basic repairs and tasks.
* Maintain site log books accurately.
* Conduct risk assessments before work.
* Understand fire risk assessment principles.
Benefits
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Group pension with company contributions up to 6%.
* Training and development opportunities.
* NHS Bluelight discounts.
Who are we?
Part of the NHS with 6,000 professionals supporting over 3,000 properties. Our purpose is to enable excellent patient care through property and facilities management, supporting millions of NHS colleagues and patients. We promote diversity and inclusion.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Proven experience in building trade or maintenance/caretaker role.
* Full UK driving licence.
Experience
* Experience in building services maintenance, minor installation projects.
* Basic skills in plastering, painting, decorating, or plumbing.
* Experience working in controlled environments and public buildings.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to DBS checks due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
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