Maintenance Worker

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Wareham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization is seeking an enthusiastic Maintenance Worker to join their dedicated team in Dorset. The successful candidate will provide essential electrical, mechanical, and building maintenance across a variety of healthcare facilities, ensuring the highest standards of service and safety. This full-time role includes benefits such as flexible working opportunities, an NHS pension scheme, and extensive training. Ideal candidates will possess a full UK driving license and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Recruitment and Retention Premium

On-call allowance

Enhanced overtime pay

Entry to NHS pension scheme

Uniform and PPE provided

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Training and mentoring provided.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine statutory and mandatory maintenance activities.
• Support operational colleagues including electricians and fitters.
• Participate in an out-of-hours on-call service.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Adaptability

Job description

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible, and conscientious Maintenance Worker to join the service delivery team.

Location and Coverage

The vacancy will be working in the conurbation of East and West Dorset, including Poole, Bournemouth, Wimborne, Weymouth, Dorchester, Bridport, and up to Sherborne.

Role Overview

As a full-time Maintenance Worker, you will be part of a 50-strong team providing electrical, mechanical, and building maintenance across all our premises in Dorset. These include minor injury units, inpatient hospitals, community clinics, and offices.

Requirements and Benefits

• Full UK driving license (trust vehicle provided for work use)
• Recruitment and Retention Premium, on-call allowance, enhanced overtime pay
• Flexible working opportunities
• Entry to NHS pension scheme
• Uniform, PPE, and basic hand tools provided

Organizational Context

This post is part of the Facilities & Estates Service, which may transfer to an NHS wholly owned subsidiary from November 2025 or later. This presents an exciting opportunity to join a developing organization committed to NHS values and patient care. NHS terms and conditions, including pensions, will continue for staff transferring or recruited directly.

Training and Skills Development

Training and mentoring will be provided, including overnight attendance at training venues. Flexibility, teamwork, adaptability, and the ability to react calmly to incidents are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake routine statutory and mandatory maintenance activities
• Support operational colleagues including electricians, fitters, carpenters, and clinical staff
• Liaise with contractors
• Work safely in hazardous areas, following all safety protocols
• Participate in an out-of-hours on-call service

Additional Requirements

Employment requires a DBS check, which will be covered by the Trust. Applicants with a valid DBS certificate via the update service can present that instead of a new check.

About Dorset HealthCare

We are a dynamic NHS Trust providing a wide range of healthcare services across Dorset, rated 'outstanding' by CQC. We value diversity, promote equal opportunities, and aim to empower our staff and serve our communities effectively.

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Daniel Cheater
Job title: Estates Building Officer
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]