Job summary
Estates
Maintenance Workers will be employed on work appropriate to their core
skills.
They
will continue to develop elements of other skills, reaching levels of
flexibility and competence to enable them to achieve and apply the ability
where required.
Responsible
for the safe maintenance, assembly, dismantling and repair of equipment
others may use.
Working
to standards laid down in Trust policies and legislation to provide a safe
and supportive environment for patients, staff and visitors
Expected Shortlisting
Date
26/03/2025
Planned Interview
Date
09/04/2025
Main duties of the job
A
Maintenance Assistant at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust supports the
upkeep of hospital facilities by performing routine and non-routine
maintenance, minor repairs, and assisting in more complex engineering tasks.
Responsibilities include maintenance, PAT testing, TMV adjustments,
Legionella checks, and nurse call handset repairs, depending on training. The
role involves planning and troubleshooting maintenance work, supporting
senior staff in repairs, and using the Works Management System for record-keeping.
Additional
duties include conducting surveys for future improvements, operating vehicles
and lift platforms, assisting in new staff induction, and ensuring safety
compliance. The Maintenance Assistant also responds to emergency alarms,
supervises lift passenger releases, and maintains traction and wheelchair
equipment in collaboration with medical staff. This role ensures hospital
operations run smoothly, supporting patient care through effective
maintenance services.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) is one of the largest and busiest hospital
trusts in the UK, providing specialist, general, and emergency healthcare
services. It operates several hospitals, including Leeds General Infirmary
(LGI), St Jamess University Hospital (Jimmys), Chapel Allerton Hospital, and
others.
LTHT
is a major centre for specialist care, including cancer treatment, neurology,
cardiac services, and trauma care. It is also home to one of the UKs largest
teaching and research institutions, working closely with the University of
Leeds to drive medical advancements.
With
over 20,000 staff, LTHT is a key employer in the region, delivering
high-quality patient care while supporting innovation and medical education. It
is also a regional leader in digital healthcare and sustainability efforts.
The
Trust plays a vital role in the West Yorkshire health system, offering
world-class care while continuously improving servic
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform routine and non-routine maintenance
and minor repairs independently.
Conduct complex tasks such as Hydrotherapy
Pool Maintenance, PAT Testing, TMV Testing, Legionella Checks, and Nurse Call
Handset Repairs with proper training.
Assist in various trade tasks and complete
daily building and engineering maintenance.
Plan and troubleshoot maintenance work for
timely completion.
Support senior staff in repairs and new
work.
Use the Works Management System for
record-keeping and audits.
Assist in surveys for maintenance,
alterations, or improvements.
Operate forklifts, road vehicles, and
hydraulic lifts with training.
Aid in new staff/apprentice induction and
share expertise.
Use and manipulate relevant tools safely.
Demonstrate basic safety practices.
Cover for the storekeeper as needed.
Carry communication devices for urgent
requests and emergencies.
Participate in on-call/shift rotas as
required.
Respond to alarms (e.g., fire, MRI, lift
trappings) and supervise passenger releases.
Maintain, repair, and adjust traction and
wheelchair equipment alongside medical staff.
Perform other duties as assigned within
role scope.
The
list is not exhaustive but provides an overview of a maintenance assistant
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform routine and non-routine maintenance
and minor repairs independently.
Conduct complex tasks such as Hydrotherapy
Pool Maintenance, PAT Testing, TMV Testing, Legionella Checks, and Nurse Call
Handset Repairs with proper training.
Assist in various trade tasks and complete
daily building and engineering maintenance.
Plan and troubleshoot maintenance work for
timely completion.
Support senior staff in repairs and new
work.
Use the Works Management System for
record-keeping and audits.
Assist in surveys for maintenance,
alterations, or improvements.
Operate forklifts, road vehicles, and
hydraulic lifts with training.
Aid in new staff/apprentice induction and
share expertise.
Use and manipulate relevant tools safely.
Demonstrate basic safety practices.
Cover for the storekeeper as needed.
Carry communication devices for urgent
requests and emergencies.
Participate in on-call/shift rotas as
required.
Respond to alarms (e.g., fire, MRI, lift
trappings) and supervise passenger releases.
Maintain, repair, and adjust traction and
wheelchair equipment alongside medical staff.
Perform other duties as assigned within
role scope.
The
list is not exhaustive but provides an overview of a maintenance assistant
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to communicate both verbally and by reading and writing.
- Substantial relevant experience having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility
- Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Good time keeping
- Knowledge of various Health and Safety legislation as applicable to core trade, ensuring the well being of staff, patients
- Knowledge of and ability to carry out minor works of other trades after attending appropriate training
- Good organisational skills
- The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development and undertake all mandatory training required for the role
Desirable
- Working in an Acute Hospital Environment
- Health Technical Memorandum 04 Legionella
- Drainage Systems Sanitary Systems
- General Electrical/Mechanical Systems
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Flexible and approachable
- Able to work as part of a team and co-ordinate work with other trades
- Understands and demonstrates the importance of effective communication with department heads
- Professional approach
- Able to prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Able to work safely at heights
- Able to work within confined spaces (subject to suitable training)
- Able to satisfy the physical demands of the job
- Able to understand and comply with the requirements of the Trusts H&S policies (subject to suitable training)
- Flexibility in role
- To attend and fully participate in training provided by the Trust
Additional Requirements
Essential
- To undertake other duties within skill set
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal Qualifications (CSE/GCSE)
- Knowledge of Health & Safety, Moving & Handling, COSHH
- Portable Appliance Testing (City & Guilds 2377-002)
Desirable
- City & Guilds Certificate [or equivalent] in an appropriate Trade
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to communicate both verbally and by reading and writing.
- Substantial relevant experience having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility
- Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Good time keeping
- Knowledge of various Health and Safety legislation as applicable to core trade, ensuring the well being of staff, patients
- Knowledge of and ability to carry out minor works of other trades after attending appropriate training
- Good organisational skills
- The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development and undertake all mandatory training required for the role
Desirable
- Working in an Acute Hospital Environment
- Health Technical Memorandum 04 Legionella
- Drainage Systems Sanitary Systems
- General Electrical/Mechanical Systems
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Flexible and approachable
- Able to work as part of a team and co-ordinate work with other trades
- Understands and demonstrates the importance of effective communication with department heads
- Professional approach
- Able to prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Able to work safely at heights
- Able to work within confined spaces (subject to suitable training)
- Able to satisfy the physical demands of the job
- Able to understand and comply with the requirements of the Trusts H&S policies (subject to suitable training)
- Flexibility in role
- To attend and fully participate in training provided by the Trust
Additional Requirements
Essential
- To undertake other duties within skill set
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal Qualifications (CSE/GCSE)
- Knowledge of Health & Safety, Moving & Handling, COSHH
- Portable Appliance Testing (City & Guilds 2377-002)
Desirable
- City & Guilds Certificate [or equivalent] in an appropriate Trade
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.
