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Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: St Richard's Hospital, Chichester
Town: Chichester
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/03/2025 23:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We have a great opportunity for you to assist in our hospitals by supporting our busy Estates team. We are looking for a Maintenance Assistant. You will be assisting with the maintenance and repair of a wide range of mechanical and electrical plant, equipment and services, and minor building fabric repairs.
To work as a part of the wider Estates team to achieve site-wide engineering compliance, maintaining all building systems and achieving the wider strategic aims as set out by the site Head of Estates.
We offer extensive training and development opportunities, with access to courses and certifications to help advance your career. Alongside a comprehensive benefits package— including the NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave, and health and wellbeing programs—you can also earn additional income if you qualify to participate in the on-call rota, increasing your earning potential.
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to something truly meaningful.
The interviews will be held in person and a workplace-based assessment may be required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake grounds keeping duties and assist in the repair, service, and inspection of building, mechanical, electrical, and their associated systems, in accordance with relevant legislative standards and operational procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, public, and staff.
* Interested in gardening and grounds maintenance
* Willing to work outside in all weathers
* Able to use tools, including power tools
* Physically fit for digging, lifting, carrying, etc.
* Able to work flexibly, according to seasons and weather
* Working in a team
* Practical skills
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Maintain cleanliness and safety of St Richard's Hospital grounds including, but not limited to, emptying bins, removal of vegetation including weeding/maintenance of hospital grounds.
Maintain cleanliness and safety of work areas and workshops. Carry out plant room cleaning and ensure all plant areas are maintained at all times.
Complete regular utilities meter readings for water, gas, electricity.
To record accurately and fully participate in the effective running of a Labour Management system. To keep accurate details of works completed including time, date, job content, location, and materials used. Update logbooks, registers, and other statutory records.
A set of tools appropriate to the duties of the post will be supplied and maintained by the post holder. Power tools and access equipment will be provided for which the post holder will be responsible for the maintenance and security.
Attend training courses for engineering plant and equipment, statutory training sessions, seminars, and courses for the purpose of self-development.
The post holder must use the personal protection equipment provided and follow health and safety, COSHH, and fire safety precautions and ensure that safe working practices are adhered to in compliance with HTM’s, HBN’s and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Before applying for the position, ensure you read the job description and person specifications to see if they align with your qualifications and experience.
Person specification
Experience
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Consideration will be given to Candidates who can demonstrate relevant experience gained via previous employment history
* Experience in Gardening and Grounds Maintenance
* Have extensive knowledge of hospital operational estates issues, including an in-depth understanding of maintenance procedures within a medical environment.
* Any mechanical, electrical or building qualifications
* NVQ 2 or equivalent knowledge and 2 years’ experience.
Skills
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Good interpersonal skills
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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