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Maintenance Assistant
Location: Oaks Hospital, Colchester
Hours: hours per week, Full-time
Shift Patterns: Shifts will be worked over a five-day period, Monday to Sunday. Flexibility is required as out-of-hours work will be necessary to accommodate access to restricted areas.
The role:
We currently have a great opportunity for a Maintenance Assistant to join our team at Oaks Hospital, Colchester. The Maintenance Assistant at Oaks Hospital will play a key role in ensuring the upkeep and presentation of our facilities. Reporting directly to the Facilities Manager, 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:
Oaks Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading providers of NHS and private patient services in England. Oaks Hospital is a 58 bed facility including 18 ambulatory bays, 4 laminar flow Theatres and an Endoscopy Theatre.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Carry out painting and decorating tasks across the hospital premises.
2. Perform general handyman duties, such as minor repairs and maintenance jobs.
3. Support the engineering team with routine maintenance activities as required.
4. Assist with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to ensure facilities are fully operational.
5. Respond to urgent maintenance needs, including some out-of-hours work for access requirements.
Required Skills & Experience:
6. General maintenance knowledge and experience
7. Good understanding of Health and Safety procedures and best practice
8. Good communication skills
9. Confident team player
10. 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
11. Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants
12. Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance
13. Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary
14. Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period
15. Employee Assistance Programme
Work–Life Balance
16. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
17. Flexible shift patterns, where possible
18. Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
19. Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you
Career Development & Recognition
20. Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development
21. Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people
Lifestyle & Everyday Perks
22. Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts
23. Cycle2Work scheme
24. Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible
25. Free parking on site, where possible