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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

22d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Healthcare
    Facilities Management

AI generated summary

  • You need basic maintenance knowledge, teamwork skills, problem-solving ability, IT competency, Level 2 trade qualifications, previous NHS and healthcare experience, and first aid training.
  • You will perform semi-skilled maintenance, assist technicians, monitor systems, ensure safety, maintain cleanliness, complete job dockets, support team targets, and uphold trust values.

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of maintenance tasks (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or building services)
  • Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions
  • Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Willingness to learn and develop within an NHS Estates team
  • Previous building maintenance experience
  • IT Competent
  • Knowledge of drainage systems
  • Basic Plumbing knowledge
  • First aid training
  • Level 2 trade qualification
  • To have previous NHS experience
  • To have previous experience working in a healthcare environment
  • Level 2 literacy and numeracy

Responsibilities

  • Carry out semi-skilled maintenance tasks across hospital sites
  • Conduct plant room checks and monitor essential systems
  • Assist technicians and engineers with maintenance and repair work
  • Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards
  • Drainage Services & Maintenance Checks – Maintain all drainage systems and carry out planned maintenance tasks
  • Semi-Skilled Maintenance – Assist with general upkeep and minor repairs
  • Support Technicians – Work alongside skilled professionals to complete essential maintenance tasks
  • Shift Work & Flexibility – Participate in a rotating shift system, including late shifts & weekends
  • Workplace Housekeeping – Ensure cleanliness and organization in workshops, stores, and working areas
  • Job Docket Completion – Accurately record and complete maintenance jobs in a timely manner
  • Team Support & KPIs – Help meet team targets, including the number of jobs completed per day
  • Health & Safety Commitment – Promote and maintain safe working practices for yourself and others
  • Customer Care & Trust Values – Provide excellent service and uphold the trust’s values in every aspect of your work
  • Flexibility – Adapt to overtime and changing work hours as needed

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Maintenance Assistant position?

The Maintenance Assistant position operates on rotating shifts, which include late shifts and weekends.

Is experience in the NHS required for this position?

Previous NHS experience is desirable but not essential for the Maintenance Assistant role.

What types of maintenance tasks will I perform in this role?

You will carry out semi-skilled maintenance tasks, assist with general upkeep and minor repairs, and conduct drainage services and maintenance checks.

Are there any specific qualifications required for this job?

Essential criteria include previous building maintenance experience and IT competency. Desirable criteria include knowledge of drainage systems, basic plumbing knowledge, and a Level 2 trade qualification.

Is there training provided for new employees?

Yes, the role offers opportunities to learn and develop within the NHS Estates team, promoting a willingness to learn new skills.

What are the health and safety expectations for this role?

You are expected to promote and maintain safe working practices for yourself and others as part of your commitment to health and safety.

Will I need to complete paperwork as part of my duties?

Yes, accurately recording and completing maintenance jobs in a timely manner is part of the responsibilities of the Maintenance Assistant.

Can I apply for this job if I am looking for flexible working hours?

Yes, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust encourages applications from individuals who wish to work on a flexible basis, accommodating various working patterns and hours.

What is the focus of the Estates Maintenance Assistant's role?

The focus is on supporting the smooth operation of hospital facilities and ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Is there an opportunity for overtime in this position?

Yes, flexibility to adapt to overtime and changing work hours as needed is expected in this role.

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities.

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10,001+
Employees
2014
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Mission & Purpose

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As well as a performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. The Trust’s vision is to lead in delivering exceptional health and well being services to our communities. Turning our vision into reality, we are continuing to make significant invest in our infrastructure and facilities, striving for excellence and empowering our people to deliver excellence. Providing a supportive, dynamic MDT working environment, allowing our teams to deliver high quality patient care and achieving work life balance, whilst encouraging continuous professional development. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in Health & Wellbeing, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites: Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot) Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) Additionally, the Trust delivers outpatient and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell bringing a range of services closer to these communities. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June 2022 and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients.