Maintenance Assistant

Esneft; Colchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) is seeking a Maintenance Assistant (mechanical/electrical/building) for Colchester Hospital. The role involves assisting higher skilled staff, carrying out portable appliance testing, and supporting repairs on ESNEFT properties across sites.

The post requires a valid UK driving licence and practical knowledge of Building Services maintenance. Training and development opportunities are offered within the NHS framework.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience is required.
• Good standard level of education.
• In-house training related to Building Services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out core mechanical tasks across estates, including basic plumbing and general ward works.
• Carry out electrical tasks such as replacing lamps and portable appliance testing.
• Support building maintenance, repairs, and safety checks across ESNEFT sites.
• Travel to ESNEFT sites as required, based at Colchester Hospital.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical

Building services

Driver's license

IT literate

Education

NVQ Level 2

Good standard education

Building services training

Tools

Tools & equipment knowledge

Job description

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

Job overview

Are you looking for a new challenge?

We have an exciting opportunity for join our Estates Department at East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) .

We have an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Maintenance Assistant (mechanical/electrical/building) to assist higher skilled grades on new work, maintenance and repairs as required within East Suffolk & North Essex (ESNEFT) properties.

You will be based at Colchester Hospital (travel to other ESNEFT sites will be required as and when required) and requires a highly motivated, dependable and flexible person with good communication and interpersonal skills, who is capable of working to a high standard with minimum supervision.

You will carry out Portable appliance testing on a regular basis.

Main duties of the job

Core Mechanical Responsibilities:

• Replace toilet seat
• Unblock toilets (First Call)
• Unblock sinks (First Call)
• Replace shower head/hose
• Shower PPM (Head Clean & Temp Check)
• Thermostatic Mixing Valve PPM (Strainer & Temp Check)
• General Ward Plumbing PPM (Visual)
• Clean ventilation grills and mushroom outlets
• Replace fire extinguishers
• Plant Monitoring including the identification and reporting of faults.
• Filter Changing

Core Electrical Responsibilities:

• Replace lamps
• Replace fluorescent tubes
• Clean light fittings and diffusers
• Adjust clocks
• Portable Appliance Testing
• Fire alarm Testing
• Nurse call Handset replacements

Core Building Responsibilities:

• Remove/replace ceiling tiles
• Minor vinyl flooring repairs
• Minor repairs of damaged plasterwork
• Minor repairs of damaged paintwork
• Minor repairs of damaged wall tiles and grouting
• Re-fix panels in wards
• Minor repair of window blinds
• Minor repair of bedside lockers
• Fit paper towel holder/soap dispenser
• Fit notice boards
• Fit coat hooks
• Fix signs
• Fix pictures
• Painting and decorating

Working for our organisation

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Qualifications

• Relevant NVQ level 2 or experience
• Good Standard level of Education
• Previous “in-house” training associated with Building services

Experience

• A good general knowledge of maintenance and recording requirements including the use of relevant tools and equipment.
• IT Literate
• Demonstrable previous experience of Building Services maintenance.

Knowledge and Skills

• To be able to practically demonstrate a good understanding of Building Services maintenance, repair and operation.
• Demonstrate the ability to undertake unsupervised routine maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to prioritise and identify urgent actions
• Driver, holding a valid UK Driving licence.
• Good fault finding and repair skills.

Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.

Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.

If you require any information in an alternative format or have any access needs for the application process, please contact us.

Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.

When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.

Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document

The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.

Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due to Home Office eligibility. Please note Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

We do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process, including job applications, interviews, sponsorship arrangements or employment offers

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Stuart Roberts Job title Estates Manager and Engineering Compliance Email address [e-mail]