Estates Maintenance Assistant

Job overview

Are you hands-on, practical, and passionate about keeping buildings running smoothly? Join our friendly and hardworking Estates team at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust as a Maintenance Assistant.

This is your opportunity to make a real difference in patient care—behind the scenes! You’ll play a vital role in maintaining the safety and functionality of our NHS sites, ensuring they remain comfortable and operational for both patients and staff. Whether you're experienced in building maintenance or looking to grow your skills in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Our sites span across Sussex, and we offer flexibility in your base location—this role can be based at one of several sites within the county.

Main duties of the job

As a Maintenance Assistant, you'll support the day-to-day upkeep of our buildings, covering basic electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and general fabric maintenance tasks across various healthcare sites. Your responsibilities will include:

• Responding to maintenance requests and carrying out routine repairs.
• Supporting planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Assisting skilled trades staff where needed.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with Trust policies.

This is a great opportunity to work in a varied and active role, develop your skills, and be part of a supportive team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive overview of the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.