Job summary This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups. East Cheshire NHS Trust has an exciting job opportunity in the Estates & Facilities team for aMulti skilled Maintenanceassistant. Based at Congleton War Memorial and Knutsford community hospital. we are seeking to recruit an experienced multi skilled assistant to join the well-established team to deliver excellent service to the Trust and its patients from the surrounding community. The successful candidate will ideally have a maintenance background and will be expected to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team undertaking basic level maintenance tasks including PPM's, reactive and routine maintenance work on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment across the Trust premises. Travel is an essential part of this role, please demonstrate on your application form how you would meet this requirement,have excellent communication skills, with the ability to prioritise workload, manage non-routine tasks and identify areas of efficiency which are essential to the role. This is a permanent post. Working 37.5 hours per week Main duties of the job The post holder is part of a multi skilled team within the Estates Department and performs work including activities that may be routine and noncomplex. To work appropriately to core skills and progressively be suitably trained to acquire elements of trade skills with the intention of reaching levels of flexibility and competence to enable the performance of the following: Undertaking maintenance, repairs, minor improvements, refurbishments and capital work across the Trust as directed by management, ensuring compliance with current Trust safety standards and procedures. About us It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring. Please be aware that this post requires a Standard Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 209-A-25-7034081 Job locations Macclesfield District General Hospital Victoria Road, Macclesfield SK10 3BL Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Base level of theoretical knowledge in either building, electrical or mechanical. Range of routine work procedures requiring job training Desirable Electrical/Mechanical or Building part qualification Experience Essential Demonstrate previous experience in a maintenance support role within the engineering or building field Desirable Experience of working in an Acute hospital environment Skills Essential Good degree of craft techniques/ability to perform tasks in a controlled environment. Skilled in the carrying out of minor repairs to include electrical mechanical and building. Ability to carry out basic routine maintenance work. Skilled in the use of relevant tools. Appreciation of time management to minimise departmental disruption. Capable of working on maintenance and construction sites, climbing scaffolds, ladders, working in confined spaces, etc. Desirable Skilled in the carrying out of other minor repairs. Able to assess stores requirements and document. Some basic IT skills Personal Qualities Essential Able to work alone or as part of a team. Ability to work to deadlines. Other role requirements Essential Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details Person Specification Qualifications Essential Base level of theoretical knowledge in either building, electrical or mechanical. Range of routine work procedures requiring job training Desirable Electrical/Mechanical or Building part qualification Experience Essential Demonstrate previous experience in a maintenance support role within the engineering or building field Desirable Experience of working in an Acute hospital environment Skills Essential Good degree of craft techniques/ability to perform tasks in a controlled environment. Skilled in the carrying out of minor repairs to include electrical mechanical and building. Ability to carry out basic routine maintenance work. Skilled in the use of relevant tools. Appreciation of time management to minimise departmental disruption. Capable of working on maintenance and construction sites, climbing scaffolds, ladders, working in confined spaces, etc. Desirable Skilled in the carrying out of other minor repairs. Able to assess stores requirements and document. Some basic IT skills Personal Qualities Essential Able to work alone or as part of a team. Ability to work to deadlines. Other role requirements Essential Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name East Cheshire NHS Trust Address Macclesfield District General Hospital Victoria Road, Macclesfield SK10 3BL Employer's website https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)