# Maintenance Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/maintenance-assistant/1c69bd35-4c5b-42fc-8ff3-0bf525a57bf7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/maintenance-assistant/1c69bd35-4c5b-42fc-8ff3-0bf525a57bf7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - **Town:** Leicester - **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 - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-03T11:22:14.930Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Leicestershire/Leicester/University_Hospitals_Leicester_NHS_Trust/Estates_Facilities/Estates_Facilities-v8130284 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8130284?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Estates & Facilities are looking to recruit a Maintenance Assistants who has good understanding of Building, Electrical and Plumbing maintenance. This is your opportunity to become part of a team that maintains key engineering services at the Leicester General Hospital/Glenfield Hospital. Your skills will assist in saving lives, improving lives and ushering in new life. Ideally you should have a basic building engineering qualification and have experience of working in a maintenance environment with the need to be versatile and flexible. With our clear vision to provide caring at its best, our strong values, ambitious quality improvement plans and multimillion pound transformation agenda, there’s never been a better time to join University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust ### Main duties of the job To assist Maintenance Craftsperson (in all disciplines) in such duties as instructed by the Team Manager, working under the supervision of the Maintenance Craftsperson. Undertake unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work that does not justify the attention of a fully qualified craftsman, related to his training and/or experience. To assist other trades as required by the Maintenance Supervisor. To use all relevant tools and equipment. To maintain the workshops, stores, switch-rooms, boiler-house and plant-rooms and the surrounding areas clean and tidy as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor. Compliance with all statutory regulations including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. To be able to work overtime at short notice if available to do so, depending on the needs of the Trust To ensure that all policies and procedures laid down by the Trust are strictly complied with.Assist higher skill grades on new work and reactive calls Demonstrate a basic knowledge of workshop safety practices Undertake statutory planned, reactive maintenance tasks and Inspections. To undertake training as necessary to ensure that the knowledge and skills base is maintained and developed to meet the requirements of current and future services and changes in legislation. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Key Results Areas Carry out work in accordance with current legislation, codes of practice and best practice guidance Work safely observing the Trust and departments Health and Safety Policies and procedures. Work efficiently using technology to work within Service Level agreements and Key performance Indicators. Carry out tasks and communicate failures and non-conformities to line manager. To act in a professional manner when undertaking tasks and duties in contact with Patients, Visitors and staff. Contribute to the development of the CAFM systems ensuring relevant records are kept up to date and readily available. Administration Actively participate in the control and transfer of information systems including completion of all paperwork required. (Including completion of all job dockets and timesheets). To participate in regular team briefings. Understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures pertinent to the role. Participate in the Trust Appraisal system and Personal Development planning Key Working Relationships The post holder will maintain good communications and working relationships with; Members of Trust staff at all levels including nursing staff, Estates Supervisors, Estates Managers, All Estates and Facilities staff across disciplines, External Agencies, Emergency services. ## Job Details The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Estates & Facilities are looking to recruit a Maintenance Assistants who has good understanding of Building, Electrical and Plumbing maintenance. This is your opportunity to become part of a team that maintains key engineering services at the Leicester General Hospital/Glenfield Hospital. Your skills will assist in saving lives, improving lives and ushering in new life. Ideally you should have a basic building engineering qualification and have experience of working in a maintenance environment with the need to be versatile and flexible. With our clear vision to provide caring at its best, our strong values, ambitious quality improvement plans and multimillion pound transformation agenda, there’s never been a better time to join University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust ## Job Description To assist Maintenance Craftsperson (in all disciplines) in such duties as instructed by the Team Manager, working under the supervision of the Maintenance Craftsperson. Undertake unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work that does not justify the attention of a fully qualified craftsman, related to his training and/or experience. To assist other trades as required by the Maintenance Supervisor. To use all relevant tools and equipment. To maintain the workshops, stores, switch-rooms, boiler-house and plant-rooms and the surrounding areas clean and tidy as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor. Compliance with all statutory regulations including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. To be able to work overtime at short notice if available to do so, depending on the needs of the Trust To ensure that all policies and procedures laid down by the Trust are strictly complied with.Assist higher skill grades on new work and reactive calls Demonstrate a basic knowledge of workshop safety practices Undertake statutory planned, reactive maintenance tasks and Inspections. To undertake training as necessary to ensure that the knowledge and skills base is maintained and developed to meet the requirements of current and future services and changes in legislation. ## Responsibilities Key Results Areas Carry out work in accordance with current legislation, codes of practice and best practice guidance Work safely observing the Trust and departments Health and Safety Policies and procedures. Work efficiently using technology to work within Service Level agreements and Key performance Indicators. Carry out tasks and communicate failures and non-conformities to line manager. To act in a professional manner when undertaking tasks and duties in contact with Patients, Visitors and staff. Contribute to the development of the CAFM systems ensuring relevant records are kept up to date and readily available. Administration Actively participate in the control and transfer of information systems including completion of all paperwork required. (Including completion of all job dockets and timesheets). To participate in regular team briefings. Understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures pertinent to the role. Participate in the Trust Appraisal system and Personal Development planning Key Working Relationships The post holder will maintain good communications and working relationships with; Members of Trust staff at all levels including nursing staff, Estates Supervisors, Estates Managers, All Estates and Facilities staff across disciplines, External Agencies, Emergency services. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to cope with demanding and stressful scenarios. - A dedicated and committed team leader. - Flexible individual who can cope with new and changing demands - Excellent attention to details - Approachable and tactful - Ability to work flexibly as needs arise **Desirable** - Responsive to learning new skills with further training. ### Experience **Essential** - Basic understanding of Construction, building Engineering techniques. - Good understanding of tools and equipment used in maintenance activities. - Experience of working within a similar environment. **Desirable** - Experience of working in an Acute or Non-Acute Hospital Environment. - Working knowledge of Health and Safety. ### Training & Qualifications **Essential** - Good standard of general education. - Ability to undertake training when necessary and learn new techniques. **Desirable** - Qualification in a Building, Construction or Engineering related subject ### Analytical and Judgement skills **Essential** - IT / PC skills to be able operate the various computer systems - Ability to understand and interpret work plans and drawings. **Desirable** - Knowledge of specific planned maintenance software systems. ### Planning and organisation skills **Essential** - Able to prioritise works and manage conflicting priorities. **Desirable** - Experience of work planning ### Equality, Diversity and Inclusion **Essential** - Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. **Desirable** - Examples ### Communication and relationship skills **Essential** - Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems - Good communication skills, for effective working relationships throughout the organisation - Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. - Organised approach to work - Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills. **Desirable** - Demonstrate negotiating skills, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills ### Other requirements specific to the role **Essential** - Has the ability to travel, as will be required to work at other sites. Ability to work out of hours, evenings, weekends and bank holidays as needs arises ### Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours **Essential** - Must be able to demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviors **Desirable** - Evidence of related behavior supporting the values. ## Documents - [maintenance jd (pdf, 456.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10427536) - [employee benefits (pdf, 578.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2350) - [maintenance assistant_jd-ps (pdf, 480.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10427534) - [understanding your right to work in the uk (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2349) ## 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.