Maintenance Assistant - Electrical

TN United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to join their Estates team in Brighton. This entry-level position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic environment while supporting essential maintenance tasks across the hospital. With a commitment to training and professional growth, you will work alongside experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical systems. This role not only provides a chance to contribute to patient care but also fosters a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, ensuring you feel valued and empowered in your career journey.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing programs

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Entry-level role; previous experience is desirable but not necessary.
• Demonstrable aptitude for maintenance tasks is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Conduct routine checks and report defects in plant rooms.
• Support craftspersons in their work and perform minor repairs.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Building maintenance

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

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Client:

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

14

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job overview

We have a great opportunity for you to assist in our hospitals buy supporting our busy Estates team. We are looking for Maintenance Assistant. You will be assisting with the maintenance and repair of a wide range of mechanical and electrical plant, equipment and services and minor building fabric repairs.

To work as a part of the wider Estates team to achieve site-wide engineering compliance, maintaining all building systems and achieving the wider strategic aims as set out by the site Head of Estates.

We offer extensive training and development opportunities, with access to courses and certifications to help advance your career. Alongside a comprehensive benefits package— including the NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave, and health and

Main duties of the job

Carry out routine work such as:

Plant room checks and reporting of defects

Change of filters on AirHandlingUnits

Replacement of lamps

Checking condition of fire doors

Planned Maintenance tasks

Painting and replacing locks

Investigation and rectification of minor faults

Generally,assistcraftspersonsin their work

Other semi-skilled mechanical, electrical and buildings repairsor maintenance (within the job holder’s competence and capabilities) as may bedeterminedand directed by Trust Estates officers andteam leaders/supervisors.

Water sampling for legionella control (once trained and qualified)

Change taps, showers, minor cooper pipework alterationsanddrainagepipework

Assistwith isolation as directed on mechanical ventilation systems

Assistwith medical gas systems works under direction (following training)

First response air conditioning checks

To be prepared towork outsidenormal working (core) hours(overtime)when required (for emergencies or to complete works that for operational reasons cannot be carried out during normal working hours)

To work as part of the out of hours ‘on-call’ rota

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Communicationand Relationship

Establish and develop effective communications with all stakeholders, both internal and external

Ensuring verbal and written complaints areassistedwith effectively and that any remedial action is undertakenis reported to senior team members for evaluation

Knowledge, Training and Experience

This is an entry level role sopreviousexperience is not necessary

Previousexperience in a similar role is desirable

Must show demonstrable aptitude for the role

Any maintenance, building or engineering qualifications would be desirable

Must show good attitude with desire to undertake training asrequiredfrom the outset

Tomaintainup to date skills and knowledge,and attend on-going training and development courses asdeemednecessary by the Trust.This will ensure that the job holder can undertake the full roles and responsibilities of their post andmaintaincurrent and up to date knowledge.

Analytical and Judgemental

Ability toassistin decision makingwith regard tosolving maintenance issues

Able to understand building systems andidentifymaintenance or performance issues

Ability to review system and compliance documentation and decide on a course of action

Planning and Organisational

Able to organise and plan own workload

Able toassistteam leaders and managers in the longer-term planning of the Estates department assets and works

Able to liaise withrelevant stakeholders to arrange tasks and associated access asrequiredwithin a hospital environment

Service Delivery andImprovement

Carry out routine work such as:

Plant room checks and reporting of defects

Change of filters on AirHandlingUnits

Replacement of lamps

Checking condition of fire doors

Planned Maintenance tasks

Painting and replacing locks

Investigation and rectification of minor faults

Generally,assistcraftspersonsin their work

Other semi-skilled mechanical, electrical and buildings repairsor maintenance (within the job holder’s competence and capabilities) as may bedeterminedand directed by Trust Estates officers andteam leaders/supervisors.

Water sampling for legionella control (once trained and qualified)

Change taps, showers, minor cooper pipework alterationsanddrainagepipework

Assistwith isolation as directed on mechanical ventilation systems

Assistwith medical gas systems works under direction (following training)

First response air conditioning checks

To be prepared towork outsidenormal working (core) hours(overtime)when required (for emergencies or to complete works that for operational reasons cannot be carried out during normal working hours)

To work as part of the out of hours ‘on-call’ rota

Please see job description & person specs for full details.

Before applying for the position, ensure you read the job description and person specifications to see if they align with your qualifications and experience.

Person specification

Skills

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Consideration will be given to Candidates who can demonstrate relevant experience gained via previous employment history
• Have extensive knowledge of hospital operational estates issues, including an in depth understanding of maintenance procedures within a medical environment.
• Any mechanical, electrical or building qualifications
• NVQ 2 or equivalent knowledge and 2 years’ experience.

Experience

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Good interpersonal skills

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Important information for applicants

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.

Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications