Multi-Skilled Maintenance Assistant

2gether Support Solutions Limited; Ashford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (generous)

Company Pension

Onsite childcare facilities

Staff discounts & wellbeing platform

Staff communications app

Job summary

2gether Support Solutions Limited in Ashford is seeking a hands-on Multi Skilled Engineering Assistant to join our Estates team at NHS facilities. You will assist with mechanical, electrical and building fabric maintenance across hospital sites, contributing to safe, compliant and efficient healthcare environments.

Working under Engineering Specialists, you’ll help with fire door inspections, emergency lighting, air handling unit servicing and water safety systems, with training provided where

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Awareness of safety and compliance procedures (COSHH, asbestos, legionella).
• Willingness to learn and develop skills through training.

Responsibilities

• Fire door inspections and remedial works.
• Emergency lighting maintenance.
• Air handling unit servicing (critical and non‑critical).
• Water safety systems, including thermostatic mixing valves and taps.

Skills

Mechanical systems understanding

Electrical systems understanding

Plumbing basics

Safety awareness

Education

Mechanical/Electrical/Building fabric qualification (desirable)

Job description

2gether Support Solutions is a Facilities and Estates services company providing support to healthcare professionals caring for over 2000 patients daily across multiple East Kent hospital sites. 2gether provides vital services including maintenance, cleaning, catering, procurement, logistics and much more.

About the Role

We’re looking for a motivated and practical Multi Skilled Engineering Assistant to join our Estates team at 2gether Support Solutions. In this hands‑on role, you’ll support the delivery of mechanical and electrical maintenance, statutory compliance, and building fabric works across hospital sites. You’ll play a key part in maintaining safe, compliant, and efficient healthcare environments, helping to ensure continuity of patient care every day. You’ll work under the guidance of our Engineering Specialists, assisting with a variety of maintenance and compliance tasks including:

• Fire door inspections and remedial works
• Emergency lighting maintenance
• Air handling unit servicing (critical and non‑critical)
• Water safety systems, including thermostatic mixing valves and taps

Training will be provided where required to help you develop your skills and technical confidence. This role involves shift work on a rotating basis, covering 8:00am–4:00pm and 2:00pm–10:00pm shifts.

About You

You’ll be a team player with a hands‑on approach, good communication skills, and a strong awareness of safety and compliance. You’ll have:

• A basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Awareness of asbestos, legionella, and COSHH procedures
• A can‑do attitude, with the ability to work to deadlines and adapt to changing demands
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills through ongoing training
• A qualification in a mechanical, electrical, or building fabric discipline is desirable, but not essential.

You’ll also need a full UK driving licence and the ability to travel between sites within the Trust’s estate.

Why work with us?

Generous annual leave allowance plus the opportunity to buy or sell leave

Company Pension

Onsite childcare facilities

Blink- Staff communications appViv up- Staff discounts & wellbeing platformDiscounted food in canteenAccess to the blue light card

We offer discounts and savings that make a difference to you including:

• Discounted travel, accommodation, airport parking, holidays, skiing and travel extras
• Subsidised bus pass
• Health and beauty, gifts, toys, fashion and entertainment
• Training and development opportunities including BICS and functional skills training

Please see attached Job Description for full range of responsibilities.

Social values are at the core of 2gether Support Solutions. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that truly represents our local communities. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage and support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond, ensuring equal opportunities for all.