Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
To be able to unblock sanitary ware and drainage. • To be able to fit shelves • To be able to replace lamps and tubes. • To be able to move such as salt bags, portable sinks and A/C units. • Cleaning of plantroom and workshops
- Knowledge
To have an understanding of H&S and be able to work safely • To have previous knowledge of working to COSHH with regards to chemicals, such as paint, cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, brick dust, wood dust, etc.
- Technical
Demonstrable skills in DIY
- Experience
Worked in a commercial or large residential premise providing routine maintenance using the transferable skills.
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
To be able to complete simple carpentry in fitting locks and hanging doors. • To be able to undertake tiling repairs. • To be able to do painting repairs.
- Knowledge
To have formal training in COSHH or a similar H&S qualification (ROSPA or IOSH)
- Technical
Qualification in basic plumbing, carpentry, painting and decorating, plastering or similar.
- Experience
To have experience in working within healthcare premises • Working to maintenance tasks using a PDA or paper.
Job overview
Responsible for the reactive and planned maintenance of all elements of building fabric, working alone and part of a team.
Main duties of the job
- To conduct PPM and reactive tasks via a PDA
- To help in the management of contractors
- To assist other trades when needed
- To transport assets on site and between sites
- To deliver simple tasks across multiple site such as fire alarm testing and meter readings.
- T To assist as required the Safe Water Services team, taking and recording water temperatures and undertaking flushing of water systems.
- Cleaning of workshop and plantroom areas
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To carry out semi-skilled electrical duties to include replacement of light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and the cleaning of light fittings.
- Assist in the testing of Fire Alarms
- Unblocking toilets
- Replacing ceiling tiles
- Any other duties within the scope of the post as may be required from time to time.
- To assist as required the Safe Water Services team, taking and recording water temperatures and undertaking flushing of water systems.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Maintenance Support Team Person with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in Carshalton, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £30,630 - £32,346 per annum, pro rata incl HCAS (Outer). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Nov 2026.
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