Maintenance Assistant

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE); South Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facilities management company in South Shields is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support maintenance and repair activities of building systems. The successful candidate will work with various trade staff on non-complex repairs and planned maintenance. Applicants should have a full UK driving licence and a positive attitude. This role offers various benefits including flexible work options and opportunities for career growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Fitness Centre access

Cycle to work scheme

Childcare Coordinator services

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential for this post.
• Ability to assist in non-complex repairs and planned maintenance tasks.
• Positive and cooperative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support trade staff in day-to-day maintenance activities.
• Undertake non-complex repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Participate in winter measures on-call rota.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Flexible working pattern

Tools

Forklift

Vans

Tractors

MEWPs

Job description

About the role

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dedicated Maintenance Assistant to join the Maintenance Assistant team who support the maintenance and repair of engineering/building systems, equipment and components at NHS/Health buildings maintained by CHoICE Facilities Services 365 days per annum. Operating under a day shift pattern covering between 07:30 and 16:30hrs, 5 days per week, the role will require the post holder to support various trade staff as part of their day‑to‑day activities and undertake non‑complex repairs and planned maintenance tasks to help CHoICE achieve and deliver its statutory, mandatory and best practice commitments to its existing partners.

Typical systems

• General power systems
• Lighting, including emergency lighting systems
• Nurse call systems
• Hot and cold water systems
• Drainage systems
• Ventilation systems
• Steam system
• Heating systems
• Medical gas systems

Additional responsibilities

The role may require participation in the winter measures on‑call rota of which appropriate payments will be made.

Key duties

All applicants must have a positive, friendly and co‑operative manner whilst being prepared to be flexible to meet the service needs of the Trust. The role will require successful applicants to use their own initiative when undertaking a range of non‑complex problem‑solving scenarios to allow for a satisfactory outcome whilst adapting to the changing demands of the role.

As well as completing a range of non‑complex planned maintenance activities, successful applicants will also be required to assist all Engineering & Building Trade staff in their day‑to‑day activities to allow them to undertake the installation, commissioning, maintenance, service and repair of all engineering & building related building fabric, equipment & installations at properties maintained by CHoICE.

Driving licence and equipment

A full UK driving licence is essential for this post. You will be required to drive/operate Choice vehicles and machinery i.e. vans, tractors, forklift, MEWPs etc. (full training will be provided for specialist equipment).

Application note

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About CHoICE

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE – trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists.

Values and benefits

Commitment, Care and Compassion – our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part‑time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including a Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co‑ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Career growth

This opportunity allows applicants to join a driven & ambitious organisation which has a history of developing staff and providing opportunities to grow within the team. As well as a competitive salary, successful applicants will be supported with excellent terms in conditions including generous sickness and annual leave entitlements, opportunities to join salary sacrifice schemes and an opportunity to join a salary sacrifice pension scheme with generous employee contributions.