Search for more NHS jobs in Norwich
Job overview
Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) are looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join our existing multi-disciplinary professional maintenance team in providing a safe environment for all service users, staff and visitors across our Suffolk & Norfolk sites being based in Ipswich.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.
The successful candidate would be flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated and confident in being part of a team that provides a comprehensive maintenance service in a unique and varied environment.
Main duties of the job
Duties & Responsibilities associated with this role include but are not limited to:
- Carrying out routine, planned and reactive tasks to ensure our buildings and equipment is safe and fully compliant
- Assisting the members of the maintenance team in all aspects of planned, routine and reactive maintenance across our estate
- Assisting in the repair and maintenance of a wide range of buildings and equipment
- Ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with the requirements of Health and Safety and other relevant legislation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding and knowledge of the inter-relationship between the building trades and electrical & mechanical services
- Understanding of Health & Safety Regulations within the Workplace
Experience
Essential
- Minimum two years work experience in a mechanical, electrical or building field having demonstrated versatility & flexibility
- Practical experience of general maintenance
Desirable
- Experience of working in a mental health or secure services hospital environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- City & Guilds, NVQ or BTEC qualifications in a mechanical, electrical or building field
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 3 Hospital Porter roles in Norwich
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Maintenance Assistant with Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Norwich, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pa/pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (17 Jul 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.