Job summary Estates Maintenance Assistant - Join Our Team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust ? Are you practical, hands-on, and eager to support the vital work of the NHS? ? Rotating Shifts (including late shifts & weekends) ? Play a Key Role in Maintaining Our Hospitals - Join Our Estates Team Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive and hardworking Estates Maintenance Assistant to support the smooth operation of our hospital facilities. This role is essential in ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Main duties of the job What You'll Do:? 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 What We're Looking For:? 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 About us Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £25,329 to £26,958 a year per annum including HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 151-LC263 Job locations Wexham Park Wexham Street Slough SL2 4HL Job description Job responsibilities 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 trusts values in every aspect of your work Flexibility Adapt to overtime and changing work hours as needed Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Job description Job responsibilities 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 trusts values in every aspect of your work Flexibility Adapt to overtime and changing work hours as needed Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Person Specification Qualifications and experience Essential Level 2 trade qualification Previous building maintenance experience IT Competent Desirable NHS experience Knowledge of drainage systems Basic Plumbing knowledge First aid training NHS experiance Essential To have previous experience working in a healthcare environment Desirable To have previous NHS experience Communication Skills Essential Level 2 literacy and numeracy Person Specification Qualifications and experience Essential Level 2 trade qualification Previous building maintenance experience IT Competent Desirable NHS experience Knowledge of drainage systems Basic Plumbing knowledge First aid training NHS experiance Essential To have previous experience working in a healthcare environment Desirable To have previous NHS experience Communication Skills Essential Level 2 literacy and numeracy 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. Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Wexham Park Wexham Street Slough SL2 4HL Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)