# Estates Maintenance Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/estates-maintenance-assistant/86f94c04-d00d-4194-bf39-0dc00eee5c7d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/estates-maintenance-assistant/86f94c04-d00d-4194-bf39-0dc00eee5c7d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Lincoln - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-21T12:02:21.575Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lincolnshire/Lincoln/Lincolnshire_Partnership_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Estates_Facilities/Estates_Facilities-v8059296 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8059296?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lpft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview You will support the Estates team in delivering a safe, well-maintained environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Working under the direction of Estates Officers and Maintenance Technicians, the role provides planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of building, engineering, and fabric services. The postholder will carry out routine tasks, minor repairs, and basic trade-related activities, ensuring work is completed efficiently, safely, and in line with Trust procedures and statutory requirements. There will also be a requirement to carry out furniture and equipment removals as well. The role requires a good level of vocational skill across multiple maintenance disciplines, including basic joinery, building fabric repairs, plumbing, and simple electrical tasks. The postholder will be expected to work flexibly across the estate, responding to day-to-day operational needs. ### Main duties of the job Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspection and testing  e.g. fire alarms, fire doors, water, ventilation, drainage, plant room inspections, etc. and completion of associated paperwork/reports. Record all work undertaken using Trust CAFM systems. Act as a competent person for ventilation and carry out basic ventilation maintenance tasks Respond promptly to maintenance requests, assessing issues and completing first line repairs where appropriate. Undertake minor repairs to building fabric, fixtures, and fittings (e.g., replacing ceiling tiles, repairing hinges, adjusting doors, patching minor wall damage). Support plumbing related tasks such as unblocking sinks, replacing tap washers, clearing traps, and assisting with minor pipework repairs. Carry out basic electrical tasks within competency and permitted limits (e.g., lamp replacement, resetting equipment, assisting electricians). Carry out removals tasks and moving of office equipment Assist skilled trades staff with more complex works, providing labouring support, tool handling, and preparatory tasks. Undertake basic joinery tasks such as fitting shelves, assembling furniture, repairing skirting, and adjusting ironmongery. Support small building work including minor painting, decorating, and making good surfaces following repairs. Prioritise workload in response to operational demands, escalating issues where required Participate in the Estates on call or shift rota if required ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post. When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include: - Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy - Competitive annual leave allowance - Car leasing scheme - NHS pension scheme - Free eye tests - Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme - Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants ## Job Details You will support the Estates team in delivering a safe, well-maintained environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Working under the direction of Estates Officers and Maintenance Technicians, the role provides planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of building, engineering, and fabric services. The postholder will carry out routine tasks, minor repairs, and basic trade-related activities, ensuring work is completed efficiently, safely, and in line with Trust procedures and statutory requirements. There will also be a requirement to carry out furniture and equipment removals as well. The role requires a good level of vocational skill across multiple maintenance disciplines, including basic joinery, building fabric repairs, plumbing, and simple electrical tasks. The postholder will be expected to work flexibly across the estate, responding to day-to-day operational needs. ## Job Description Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspection and testing e.g. fire alarms, fire doors, water, ventilation, drainage, plant room inspections, etc. and completion of associated paperwork/reports. Record all work undertaken using Trust CAFM systems. Act as a competent person for ventilation and carry out basic ventilation maintenance tasks Respond promptly to maintenance requests, assessing issues and completing first line repairs where appropriate. Undertake minor repairs to building fabric, fixtures, and fittings (e.g., replacing ceiling tiles, repairing hinges, adjusting doors, patching minor wall damage). Support plumbing related tasks such as unblocking sinks, replacing tap washers, clearing traps, and assisting with minor pipework repairs. Carry out basic electrical tasks within competency and permitted limits (e.g., lamp replacement, resetting equipment, assisting electricians). Carry out removals tasks and moving of office equipment Assist skilled trades staff with more complex works, providing labouring support, tool handling, and preparatory tasks. Undertake basic joinery tasks such as fitting shelves, assembling furniture, repairing skirting, and adjusting ironmongery. Support small building work including minor painting, decorating, and making good surfaces following repairs. Prioritise workload in response to operational demands, escalating issues where required Participate in the Estates on call or shift rota if required ## Responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post. When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include: Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy Competitive annual leave allowance Car leasing scheme NHS pension scheme Free eye tests Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and access equipment safely - Good problem solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision - Basic IT literacy for updating job records and using digital systems - Understanding of safe working practices, including manual handling and working at height - Awareness of engineering technology - Ability to independently travel around the county without relying on public transport **Desirable** - Awareness of statutory compliance areas such as fire safety, water safety, water hygiene and electrical safety ### Experience **Essential** - Demonstrable experience in a maintenance, building, or engineering support role - Practical skills across a range of trades (e.g., basic plumbing, joinery, building fabric repairs, simple electrical tasks) **Desirable** - Working in a mental health or hospital environment ### Qualifications **Essential** - NVQ Level 3 in Engineering/ building trade discipline, or equivalent experience - GCSE English & Maths A-D, or equivalent **Desirable** - NVQ Level 3 in building maintenance or engineering maintenance - Good level of general education ## Documents - [lpft info (pdf, 44.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2654) - [staff network (pdf, 321.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2459) - [functional requirements (pdf, 472.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10349459) - [tips for applicant success (pdf, 670.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2299) - [estates maintenance assistant (pdf, 280.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10349499) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.