Maintenance Assistant (Building)

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

The closing date is 27 April 2025

Job summary

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

Clearing drain blockages

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 system flushing for Legionella control

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

About us

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.

Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Date posted

08 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-6723002-APR25

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job 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 ensurethat 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

Job description

Job 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 ensurethat 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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in a similar role
Consideration will be given to Candidates who can demonstrate relevant experience gained via previous employment history

Desirable

Have extensive knowledge of hospital operational estate 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

Skills

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Good Interpersonal Skills

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in a similar role
Consideration will be given to Candidates who can demonstrate relevant experience gained via previous employment history

Desirable

Have extensive knowledge of hospital operational estate 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

Skills

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Good Interpersonal Skills

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.