Grounds & Maintenance Assistant - Create Welcoming Hospital Grounds

Nuffield Health Brentwood; Buckhurst Hill; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Private healthcare

Pension options

Retail discounts

Job summary

Nuffield Health The Holly Hospital in Buckhurst Hill, Essex is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the upkeep of hospital grounds and outdoor facilities. You will work outdoors most of the year, with some indoor duties, and assist with basic maintenance tasks across the estate.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and a friendly, professional environment for patients and staff. Responsibilities include gardening, equipment operation and safe handling, basic repairs, and assisting

Qualifications

• Reliable and dependable with flexible approach to work.
• Experience in grounds maintenance preferred.
• Basic IT skills to complete work records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hospital gardens, lawns, flower beds, and landscaped areas.
• Operate and maintain gardening equipment safely.
• Carry out basic repairs including painting and carpentry.
• Assist maintenance technicians with planned and reactive tasks.
• Support moves, room setups and general labouring duties when required.

Skills

Gardening

Grounds maintenance

Basic IT skills

Job description

Nuffield Health The Holly Hospital in Buckhurst Hill, Essex is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the upkeep of hospital grounds and outdoor facilities. You will work outdoors most of the year, with some indoor duties, and assist with basic maintenance tasks across the estate.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and a friendly, professional environment for patients and staff. Responsibilities include gardening, equipment operation and safe handling, basic repairs, and assisting