Job overview
Apprentice Maintenance Assistant (Band 3)
Are you passionate about healthcare and eager to build a rewarding career in Maintenance? We are excited to offer the opportunity to train as a Maintenance Assistant through the Level 3 Building Services Engineering Service and Maintenance Engineer.
This role allows you to earn while you learn, combining academic study with high-quality clinical placements. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will be fully supported by our experienced maintenance team as you develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to qualify as a Maintenance Assistant. Alongside your studies, you will play an active role in supporting the department and contributing to excellent patient care.
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.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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.
We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications have been received.
Person specification
NHS experience
Desirable
- To have previous NHS experience
- To have previous experience working in a healthcare environment
Communication Skills
Essential
- Level 2 literacy and numeracy
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- Previous building maintenance experience
- IT Competent
Desirable
- Knowledge of drainage systems
- Basic Plumbing knowledge
- First aid training
- Level 2 trade qualification
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This advert is for Maintenance Assistant with Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in Camberley, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £27,106 - £28,850 per annum incl HCAS. The contract type is Permanent: Monday to Friday. Monday to Friday 1200-1800 or 1800-0000. Possibility for extra weekly hours (up to 37.5).. The application deadline is 29 Jun 2026.
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