Engineering Maintenance Assistant

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Guy's Hospital is seeking an Engineering Maintenance Assistant to manage maintenance and repairs in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a proactive individual with experience in engineering and excellent communication skills. The Trust offers extensive training and a flexible work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Minimum of 27 days annual holiday allowance

Interest free season ticket loan

Flexible working opportunities

Subsidised childcare arrangements

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar industry.
• Commitment to learn new working methods.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Work alongside a large team under the guidance of the team manager.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Education

Recognised GCSE in craft subjects or equivalent

Job description

Go back Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Engineering Maintenance Assistant

The closing date is 30 June 2025

The Engineering department at Guy's Hospital are seeking an Engineering Maintenance Assistant to join our team. We are looking for experienced people with the relevant qualifications in engineering who are able to manage and balance competing priorities.

They should have knowledge of current relevant legislation, health and safety and good working practices.

Main duties of the job

The role will carry out planned preventative maintenance to our plant and infrastructure as well as reactive repairs. To do this, you will work alongside a large team and will be guided by the team manager.

The post holder will need to be proactive, self-motivated, and enthusiastic, with the ability to work with the general public.

About us

We are really committed to helping our colleagues continuing professional development and we will ensure you receive a well-rounded training plan to develop you in your role fully. We encourage people to progress in our team and organisation and our training academy offers a wealth of courses for your role today, and your future career with us.

On top of our fantastic training academy, a role with us includes a significant number of other benefits available when you join the Trust, some of which are listed below:

• A minimum of 27 days annual holiday allowance (not including bank holidays), plus the option to buy and sell. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Flexible working opportunities
• Subsidised childcare arrangements (vouchers and on-site nursery)

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Please apply through the link provided online.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

• Recognised GCSE in craft subjects (metal work, fabrication engineering, and woodwork) or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in a similar industry.
• Commitment to learn new working methods

Experience

• Experience in Building services maintenance
• Experience of working within a broad range of occupational guidelines
• Has received appropriate formal training and developed a knowledge of all types of engineering systems.

Skills/Knowledge/ Ability

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Some heavy lifting may be required, also working of ladders, with kneeling & crawling in confined spaces.

Additional

• Team player, flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
• Proactive, energetic and enthusiastic
• Self motivated
• Proactive, versatile and problem solving approach

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.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust