Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the maintenance procedures relating to the complex and specialised engineering services, systems, plant and equipment within a hospital Trust – both Mechanical and Electrical.
- Knowledge
Working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.
- Knowledge
Recognition and understanding of statutory requirements relating to pressure systems.
- Experience
Experience of managing a diverse day-to-day workload.
- Experience
Proven experience of working in an equivalent role.
- Experience
Experience of carrying out unsupervised building fabric maintenance and minor repair work.
- Experience
Experience of carrying out routine PPM using computer-aided facilities management (CAFM) systems.
- Qualifications
NVQ2 or City & Guilds in an engineering discipline – or an equivalent level of experience.
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Working on drainage and sewage systems?
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
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Do you have experience working in adverse weather conditions?
Job overview
Maintenance Assistant - Estates
Division: Estates & Facilities
Band: 2
Salary: £25,272 Per Annum/Pro Rata
Interview Date: 23-Oct-2025
***This role is subject to job evaluation.***
We are recruiting for a Estates Maintenance Assistant who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our busy maintenance team to undertake a range of maintenance tasks and to assist our maintenance technicians to carry out their day to day functions.
This role provides an opportunity to gain experience and receive training in range of maintenance activities with the potential to develop further within the organisation
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To assist with Estates maintenance activities, which may be demanding or non-routine.
To be able to carry out minor works and routine planned maintenance activities, as directed by the Estates Management Team.
Ensure compliance with Trust safety standards, policies and procedures, while taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.
Exchange routine information to inform colleagues, staff, patients and contractors.
Possible travel between Trust sites.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Maintenance Assistant - Estates with Medway NHS Foundation Trust in Gillingham, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Maintenance worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Per Annum/Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Oct 2026.
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