Facilities Maintenance Technician – NHS

NSFT; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Lowestoft is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join our multi-disciplinary maintenance team to keep NHS facilities safe and compliant.

You will carry out routine and reactive tasks, support planned maintenance across our estate, and work in a flexible, team‑based environment. Full UK driving licence and mechanical/electrical/building qualifications preferred; pro rata salary listed.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years work experience in a mechanical, electrical or building field.
• Practical experience of general maintenance.
• Experience in mental health or secure services hospital environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine, planned and reactive tasks to ensure buildings and equipment are safe and compliant.
• Assisting the maintenance team in planned, routine and reactive maintenance across the estate.
• Assisting in the repair and maintenance of a wide range of buildings and equipment.
• Ensuring all work complies with Health & Safety and relevant legislation.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Full UK driving licence

City & Guilds / NVQ / BTEC in mechanical, electrical or building field

Job description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Lowestoft is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join our multi-disciplinary maintenance team to keep NHS facilities safe and compliant.

You will carry out routine and reactive tasks, support planned maintenance across our estate, and work in a flexible, team‑based environment. Full UK driving licence and mechanical/electrical/building qualifications preferred; pro rata salary listed.