Estates Maintenance Assistant | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a semi-skilled craftsperson to perform installation, maintenance, and repair across various systems, including heating and emergency generators. The role emphasizes health and safety practices, efficient time management, and the ability to work unsupervised. With flexible working options and a commitment to training and diversity, this position offers a rewarding opportunity in community service delivery.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Accredited Living Wage Employer

Qualifications

• Experience in basic maintenance and repair tasks.
• Knowledge of heating, wastewater, and emergency systems.
• Familiarity with Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on heating and cooling systems.
• Conduct regular plant room inspections as required.
• Assist other Estates staff as directed by the M&E Manager.

Skills

Basic maintenance skills

Ability to diagnose faults

Time management

Health and Safety adherence

Communication skills

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Job Overview

The post holder will be expected to undertake semi‑skilled craft duties to enable effective installation, maintenance and repair of a wide range of plant and equipment. Hard work involves day‑to‑day maintenance, fault repairs and testing as instructed by the Mechanical and Electrical Manager (M and E Manager) and other skilled trades. The postholder must keep a flexible attitude, manage time well, work alone or unsupervised when necessary and adhere to Health and Safety principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out basic maintenance and repair tasks on the following:
• Heating, hot and cold‑water systems
• Wastewater systems
• Emergency generators
• Air conditioning systems
• Firefighting equipment
• Lighting systems
• Domestic electrical appliances
• Portable appliance testing and minor repairs
• Patient beds, bedside tables, cot sides, etc.
• Catering equipment
• Plant room inspections and various other types of mechanical and electrical plant and equipment as required
• Identify solutions to faults and present repair and replacement options to the M&E Manager.
• Work within Estates planned maintenance programmes, planning own work to meet requirements.
• Carry out plantroom and workshop cleaning and keep all plant areas clean and tidy.
• Complete regular utilities meter readings for water, gas, electricity and fuel oil.
• Interpret and work from appropriate instructions, drawings and specifications.
• Record accurately details of works completed including time, date, job content, location and materials used.
• Update logbooks, registers and other statutory records as directed by the M&E Manager.
• Assist other Estates staff as directed by the M&E Manager.

Additional Estate Duties

1. Power tools and access equipment will be provided by the Trust; the postholder is responsible for storage and security. Basic tools are to be supplied and maintained by the craftsperson.
2. Fully participate in the effective running of a computer‑aided facilities management (CAFM) system where applicable.
3. Maintain cleanliness and safety of their work area and workshop/storage areas.
4. Use a Trust credit card only for purchases of Trust materials/equipment; ensure card security.
5. Attend training sessions, seminars and courses for self‑development as directed by the Head of Estates Operations or Estates M&E Managers, including manufacturer training courses for engineering plant and equipment as required.
6. Wear the personal protection equipment provided and follow safety precautions; familiarise themselves with the Estates Department Tradesperson Safety Manual and ensure practices in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
7. Familiarise themselves with Estates and Trust Policies and Procedures; always adhere to them and comment on possible improvements or inaccuracies when appropriate.
8. Work to industry standards, local operating procedures and policies, including Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) guidelines.
9. Possess a full UK driving licence and be prepared to use own car to travel between SCFT properties to undertake duties.
10. Receive reimbursement for all authorised travel.

Benefits

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part‑time, flexi‑time, annualised hours and flexi‑retirement
• Excellent training, development and research opportunities
• Accredited Living Wage Employer, ensuring fair pay for all staff
• Cost‑effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+ and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust

Our Vision and Values

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community.

Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.

Diversity and Inclusion

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

Application Status

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025.