General Maintenance Assistant

NHS; Poole; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking a General Maintenance Assistant to join the Estates team at Poole Hospital. The successful candidate will perform various maintenance tasks, needing strong communication skills and the ability to work unsupervised. Qualifications like a manual driving license and GCSEs in English and Maths are essential. Experience in an NHS environment is preferred. This role requires a flexible approach to working hours and the ability to complete the necessary training such as fire safety inspections.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised and interact with diverse groups.
• Previous experience in an acute hospital or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general maintenance activities under guidance.
• Work in various situations needing interaction with staff and patients.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Health & Safety Training

Education

Driving licence (manual)

GCSE grade C or above in English, Maths

NVQ in an engineering or construction based subject

Job description

General Maintenance Assistant

The closing date is 28 December 2025

University Hospitals Dorset are looking to recruit a General Maintenance Assistant to work as part of their Estates team at Poole Hospital!

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate a keen understanding of all modern general maintenance activities, both reactive and planned; they will require a willingness to learn, be a dedicated team player and have a proven track record.

The successful candidate will need to be able to work unsupervised and at times have a flexible approach working hours. Knowledge of at least one of the following subjects would be a major advantage although training will be given:

• Inspection and Testing of Fire Doors
• Testing of emergency lighting

Additional contact information: Stuart Brodie, Building Supervisor on 0300 019 8565

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date: 9th January 2026

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Must be in procession of a driving licence (manual)
• GCSE grade C or above or equivalent in English, maths
• NVQ in an engineering or construction based subject

Experience

• Able to communicate clearly and accurately both in verbal and written form.
• Be computer literate and able record data
• Able to work unsupervised in a variety situations which will require interaction with staff from other departments and patients /patients family.
• Previous NHS experience in an acute hospital environment or similar.
• Background in building services or construction.

Knowledge

• Health & Safety Training
• Awareness of the control of legionella in healthcare premises
• Training or experience in one or more of the following:- Construction, Mechanical or Electrical services

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 name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust