Be part of our BHT family Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area. We care for over half a million patients every year: Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients' own homes, community hospitals and community hubs. More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us. We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer. If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact bht.recruitment@nhs.net or phone 01494 734868. We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family. Job overview Join our ambitious Estates Team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. We are on a mission to become the best Estates team in the NHS! As an Estates Maintenance Worker, you'll join our dedicated 40 member team where continuous learning and development are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for two skilled professionals who will contribute to the safe and efficient operation of our hospital facilities. Adherence to comply with Trust regulations is a must, particularly those governing Health and Safety at work, and report any defects or hazards to the appropriate manager promptly. Main duties of the job As a vital member of our Estates team, you will contribute to the safe and efficient operation of our hospital facilities. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: Planned & Reactive Maintenance: Conducting routine checks and maintenance across various systems, such as emergency lighting testing in line with Trust schedules. General Building & Electrical Support: Carrying out basic electrical and mechanical repairs, such as changing light bulbs, replacing lamps, and repairing nurse call handsets. Performing minor building fabric repairs, including basic plumbing, ceiling tile replacement, and simple joinery/decoration works. Operational Monitoring & Compliance: Collecting and accurately recording operational data, including utility meter readings and basic plant performance monitoring. Safety & Quality Assurance: Maintaining the cleanliness and safe condition of all hospital equipment, machinery, tools, vehicles, and work areas. Ensuring strict adherence to all Health and Safety regulations and Trust procedures, always prioritizing the well-being of staff, patients, and visitors. Professional Development & Teamwork: Working collaboratively within the Estates team, demonstrating initiative and flexibility to meet service needs. Working for our organisation Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Detailed job description and main responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person specification SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential criteria Basic knowledge of workforce safety procedures Desirable criteria Basic IT skills Working on own initiative with minimum supervision Ability to prioritise a demanding workload Use of relevant tools and equipment Ability to communicate with all levels of management, staff, patients and members of the public EXPERIENCE Essential criteria Practical experience in electrical, mechanical and building maintenance Knowledge of boiler plant, water systems and basic utilities Ability to work under supervision and as part of a team Good communication skills for reporting issues, liaising with colleagues and interacting with hospital staff. Awareness of Health & Safety legislation, including safe working practices and infection control Basic IT literacy to record data and complete reports Desirable criteria Experience in NHS or healthcare estates/facilities environment. Competence in minor plumbing, carpentry or joinery tasks Familiarity with risk assessment procedures and incident reporting Understanding of environmental sustainability initiatives in a workplace setting EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential criteria Relevant level 2 vocational qualification or equivalent experience (e.g. plumbing, carpentry) Base level of theoretical knowledge SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Desirable criteria Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures. COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended. Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date. Contacting you: We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly. Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system. Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into. Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed. Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited. Employer certification / accreditation badges