Maintenance assistants are employed to work appropriate to their core specialist skills. They will however progressively be suitably trained to acquire elements of each others skills with the intention of reaching levels of flexibility. As the post holder will be meeting patients and members of the public, a smart appearance and courteous disposition is required. There will be a need to assist electrical and mechanical engineering trades staff in general maintenance duties, including planned maintenance along with reactive tasks. This includes the ability to undertake unsupervised routine maintenance work and minor repairs within the level of competence and skill that the post holder is able to demonstrate. Carry out such duties as may be delegated by the Team Leader, should be able to work amicably with all other trades, and should be willing to assist these trades if required.