Maintenance Assistant

Job overview

Estates Maintenance Assistant – Join Our Team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust!

🔧 Are you practical, hands-on, and eager to support the vital work of the NHS?

⏳ Rotating Shifts (including late shifts & weekends)

🔧 Play a Key Role in Maintaining Our Hospitals – Join Our Estates Team!

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive and hardworking Estates Maintenance Assistant to support the smooth operation of our hospital facilities. This role is essential in ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Main duties of the job

What You’ll Do: ✔️ Carry out semi-skilled maintenance tasks across hospital sites ✔️ Conduct plant room checks and monitor essential systems ✔️ Assist technicians and engineers with maintenance and repair work ✔️ Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards

What We’re Looking For: 🔹 Basic knowledge of maintenance tasks (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or building services) 🔹 Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions 🔹 Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail 🔹 Willingness to learn and develop within an NHS Estates team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

✔️ Drainage Services & Maintenance Checks – Maintain all drainage systems and carry out planned maintenance tasks ✔️ Semi-Skilled Maintenance – Assist with general upkeep and minor repairs ✔️ Support Technicians – Work alongside skilled professionals to complete essential maintenance tasks ✔️ Shift Work & Flexibility – Participate in a rotating shift system, including late shifts & weekends ✔️ Workplace Housekeeping – Ensure cleanliness and organization in workshops, stores, and working areas ✔️ Job Docket Completion – Accurately record and complete maintenance jobs in a timely manner ✔️ Team Support & KPIs – Help meet team targets, including the number of jobs completed per day ✔️ Health & Safety Commitment – Promote and maintain safe working practices for yourself and others ✔️ Customer Care & Trust Values – Provide excellent service and uphold the trust’s values in every aspect of your work ✔️ Flexibility – Adapt to overtime and changing work hours as needed

📄 Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.