Hospital Maintenance Assistant – Training, Flexible Hours

Derbyshire Support Facilities Services; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nest Pension with up to 8% employer 2

Job summary

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited (DSFS) seeks a Maintenance Assistant to work within the estates department at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. The role supports tradespeople, learns varied electrical, plumbing and mechanical tasks, and uses CAFM systems to manage jobs.

Salary range £25,949–£29,139 per year pro rata. DSFS emphasizes continuous improvement and a diverse, flexible workforce, with Pension Nest and no sponsorship currently offered.

Qualifications

• Vocational Level 2 qualification (or circa 2 years of experience working on the tools in a relevant role).
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Previous experience carrying out work in a construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Completing Reactive/Planned and Backlog Maintenance within existing capabilities and qualifications.
• Supporting tradespeople where necessary or carrying out semi-skilled jobs independently.
• Undertaking any training to carry out a wide variety of maintenance tasks.
• Being appointed to Competent Person roles commensurate with your experience.
• Delivering good customer service and acting as an ambassador for DSFS.

Skills

Hand & power tools handling

Reading engineering drawings

Customer service

Learning quickly

Education

Vocational Level 2 qualification

Tools

CAFM software

Job description

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited (DSFS) seeks a Maintenance Assistant to work within the estates department at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. The role supports tradespeople, learns varied electrical, plumbing and mechanical tasks, and uses CAFM systems to manage jobs.

Salary range £25,949–£29,139 per year pro rata. DSFS emphasizes continuous improvement and a diverse, flexible workforce, with Pension Nest and no sponsorship currently offered.