Maintenance Assistant - Builder

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Liverpool seeks a Maintenance Assistant to maintain a safe and operational hospital environment. In this role, you will carry out planned maintenance, safety inspections, and respond to emergency repairs, ensuring high standards of service for patients and staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in maintenance and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in planned maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Strong focus on safety and ability to conduct inspections.
• Excellent customer service and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned maintenance tasks.
• Conduct regular inspections for hazards.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests.
• Adapt to support clinical teams.

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

Band 3, Permanent, 37.5 Hours per week

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.

Responsibilities

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 and external environments safe and in good order.
• 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 include:

• External grounds inspections
• Repair and replacement external paviours and kerbs
• Casting of concrete slabs
• General site labouring
• Dismantling and installation of hospital equipment and street furniture.
• Road repairs
• General building repairs
• Patch plastering

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.