Maintenance Assistant

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Liverpool seeks a Maintenance Assistant to support the operational environment. The successful candidate will undertake various tasks, including planned maintenance and emergency repairs, ensuring safety and functionality within the facility. Key responsibilities include conducting inspections, responding to requests, and maintaining equipment like lighting and ventilation systems. Required qualifications include NVQ training in an engineering discipline and a strong safety focus. Join a dedicated team committed to patient care.

Qualifications

• Proven history of working within an engineering / Building Services environment.
• Good hand skills working with fine tools.
• Sound knowledge of relevant Health Technical Memorandums (HTM's).

Responsibilities

• Execute planned maintenance tasks to keep buildings and equipment operational.
• Conduct regular inspections and address potential hazards.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Technical skills

Education

City and Guilds Level for Boiler / Steam Raising Plant

NVQ Training in an Engineering / Building Discipline

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

The closing date is 18 December 2025

There is so much more to changing light bulbs!

We need a maintenance assistant to join our team to help keep our hospital environment safe, operational by supporting the health and wellbeing of our patients, staff and visitors – day in day out, it's a blend of planned maintenance coupled with emergency repairs and everything in between.

As an Estates Maintenance Worker, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our hospitals remain safe, functional, and comfortable for patients, staff, and visitors. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planned Maintenance: Executing a range of planned maintenance tasks to keep our buildings, plant, and equipment in top condition.
• Safety First: Prioritising safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards to create a secure environment.
• Exceptional Service: Delivering outstanding customer service by responding promptly to maintenance requests and collaborating effectively with colleagues.
• Flexible Support: Adapting to changing priorities and working flexibly to support our clinical teams and patient care.

Main duties of the job

To undertake, without supervision, a variety of tasks which would include:

• Replacement of lighting tubes or lamps
• Decoration of internal areas
• Fixing of notice boards, clocks, notices, etc.
• Replacement of damaged ceiling tiles
• Cleaning extractor fans and ventilation grilles
• Replacement/re-fixing of toilet seats
• Replacement/re-fixing of hand/safety rails
• Inspection and first aid repairs to flooring
• Re-washing hot and cold water taps
• Temperature checks of water services
• Care of curtain tracks, blinds, etc.
• Assist Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineers and other staff groups in the repair, service and inspection of building, mechanical, electrical, associated systems.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities – from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Job responsibilities

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers, colleagues, contractors and trust wide service users.

Respond to estates related incidents and liaise with other members of the Trust's staff who request assistance.

Carry out planned preventive maintenance inspections and testing across the estate emergency lighting systems to ensure compliance in line with Trust procedure and statutory requirements.

Work with trade persons to understand Engineering /Technical drawings, specifications and technical manuals.

Be prepared to work in hazardous areas, confined spaces and on contaminated equipment taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment in accordance with the Trust policy and safe working procedures.

Ensure that risk assessments and the use of operational procedures are actioned and observed by all maintenance staff.

Ensure the security of all plant, equipment and buildings under the jurisdiction of the Maintenance Department, Make sure that any work areas are secure when working.

To use electrical measuring devices to check supplies are at the correct levels for optimum efficiency on various types of building services equipment such as motors and contactors.

Report back on inspection findings to Senior Estates Officers communicating any technical or general issues or concerns. Communicate back if a more specialised inspection is required.

For full details, please refer to the attached job description & person specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Experience

• Proven history of working within an engineering / Building Services environment.
• Good hand skills working with fine tools.
• Good skills working with a variety of power tools.
• Sound knowledge of relevant Health Technical Memorandums (HTM's)

Qualifications

• Educated to City and Guilds Level for Boiler / Steam Raising Plant
• Have BOAS (Boiler Operator Accreditation Scheme) training
• NVQ Training in an Engineering / Building Discipline

Other

• Strategic and innovative thinker
• Team player.
• Demonstrates commitment to the job.
• Able to manage conflicting demands and plan work as appropriate.

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.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust