Job Advert
Maintenance Assistant
Location: Tees Valley Hospital, Middlesbrough (Based)/ Cobalt Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Hours: Part Time, weekly hours
The role:
We currently have a great opportunity for a Maintenance Assistant to join our team at Tees Valley Hospital, Middlesbrough. You will play a key role in ensuring the upkeep and presentation of our facilities. This position is ideal for a reliable individual seeking hands-on experience and dedicated to maintaining a safe, welcoming environment.
Where you will be based:
Tees Valley Hospital is Teesside’s private hospital situated on the doorstep of the Tees Valley community and provides surgical, medical and assessment services on the grounds of Acklam Hall in Middlesbrough.
Some responsibilities include:
1. Responding to departmental maintenance requests in all areas of the hospital in a timely manner
2. Managing maintenance folder to log, plan and complete job requests in a timely manner
3. Proactively identify areas and items in need of repair in a timely manner
4. Basic plumbing tasks: repair showers, sinks and toilets, fix minor leaks and unblock sinks, fixing radiators
5. Basic carpentry jobs including replacing door locks, hanging shelves and pictures.
6. Changing light bulbs and minor electrical work
7. Basic decorating jobs: general painting / decorating, filling wall defects
8. Moving of furniture and equipment
Required Skills & Experience:
9. General maintenance knowledge and experience
10. Good understanding of Health and Safety procedures and best practice
11. Good fault-finding skills
12. Ability to work as part of a team and independently
13. Good communication skills
14. Confident team player
15. Clean Valid driving license
Why join us?
At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people:
Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security
16. Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants
17. Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance
18. Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary
19. Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period
20. Employee Assistance Programme
Work–Life Balance
21. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
22. Flexible shift patterns, where possible
23. Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
24. Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you
Career Development & Recognition
25. Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development
26. Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people
Lifestyle & Everyday Perks
27. Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts
28. Cycle2Work scheme
29. Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible
30. Free parking on site, where possible