# Maintenance Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/maintenance-assistant/a020b137-ce70-4dd9-ab6d-f36bb2436ea3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/maintenance-assistant/a020b137-ce70-4dd9-ab6d-f36bb2436ea3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Camberley - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £27,106 - £28,850 per annum incl HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent: Monday to Friday. Monday to Friday 1200-1800 or 1800-0000. Possibility for extra weekly hours (up to 37.5). - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (4 week rota to include 1 weekend per month) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-29T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-15T14:42:18.241Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Surrey/Frimley_Surrey/Frimley_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Reactive_planned_Maintenance/Reactive_planned_Maintenance-v8084599 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8084599?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.fhft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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 ## 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 ## Documents - [trust values (pdf, 577.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=736) - [afc annex 21 guidance (pdf, 159.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1970) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 262.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1513) - [maintenance assistant job description and person specification (pdf, 96.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10377238) ## 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.