Hospital Estates Maintenance Operative

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Rother; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join our Estates Team. Working across hospital sites, you will perform planned and reactive maintenance to keep clinical environments safe and reliable, supporting patient care and staff.

This is a hands-on role requiring practical experience in building or engineering maintenance, with a flexible approach and strong health and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in general building, engineering or maintenance work.
• Good understanding of health and safety, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication, customer service and IT skills.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to supporting multiple maintenance disciplines.
• Willingness to undertake training and develop new skills relevant to the role.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments, including plant rooms, confined spaces, working at height and outdoor locations.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across building, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Performing reactive repairs and minor installation works across hospital estates.
• Maintaining plant and equipment and monitoring critical services.
• Carrying out statutory compliance tasks and recording maintenance activities using CAFM systems.
• Supporting the safe operation of healthcare facilities and services.

Job description

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join our Estates Team. Working across hospital sites, you will perform planned and reactive maintenance to keep clinical environments safe and reliable, supporting patient care and staff.

This is a hands-on role requiring practical experience in building or engineering maintenance, with a flexible approach and strong health and safety awareness.