Estates Building Maintenance Assistant

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to work as pert of our maintenance team carrying out repairs, ppm's and improvements to the hospital for the benefit of patients, visitors and staff

Install, maintain, service and repair, building fabric, equipment and installations. Maintain the fabric of health services premises in relation to fire protection, security and the environment both internal and external.

Main duties of the job

Carry out planned preventative maintenance , installation, modification and repairs to hospital property including walls, decorations, doors, wooden fittings, plastic materials, windows, flooring, suspended ceilings, walls, signage, fencing and various fixtures and fittings

Maintain decorations both internal and external for all trust property's and cleanliness of fabric, plant and equipment.

Carry out new work including shelving, notice boards, display systems, painting and decorating.

Carry out plant and Equipment checks as required.

Working with speed and accuracy, use of relevant power & hand tools.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!