Maintenance Assistant Higher - Southampton
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
This role will transfer to UHS Estates Ltd (UEL) from 1st April 2025. UEL is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. The job description, terms and benefits associated with the role will not change as a result of this transfer.
Main duties of the job
The Estates Maintenance Department is looking to recruit a maintenance assistant higher to join our dedicated team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust. We operate across Southampton General Hospital and Princess Anne Hospital, which is a large static site.You will work with a team of Assistants and trades staff and assist in repairing and maintaining various systems throughout the hospital.
Key Responsibilities:- Assisting band 2 maintenance assistants
- Plumbing and drainage
- Boilers/calorifiers.
- Nurse call, portable equipment testing
- Ventilation
- Lamp/fluorescent tube replacement
- Minor building fabric repairs
- Decoration of small areas/rooms as they become available
- Hanging/rehanging of notice boards/whiteboards
- General maintenance-related cleaning duties
- Providing backup for craftsmen/contractors
- Other specialist duties may also be required after appropriate training.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities.We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities- Relevant and recent experience in a similar maintenance organisation.
- Working at Heights & Manual handling
- Demonstrable experience and knowledge of identifying faults and assisting in repairs
- Experience in Minor repairs to Mechanical & Electrical Building installations
- Experience of carrying out Routine Surveys & Audits
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary Estates & Facilities team in a healthcare environment
Essential criteria
- Knowledge & experience in engineering practises Base level of theoretical knowledge.
- Knowledge & relevant experience plumbing, electrical & building repairs.
- Full and clean driving licence
- CSCS, PASMA, IPAF
- NVQ 3, City and Guilds or equivalent experience in performing engineering operations
Desirable criteria
- Patients First
- Always
- Working Together
Annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) starting at 35 days and rising to 41 days (after 10 years of service)
The basic salary is £23,615 pa
Core working hours are Mon – Fri 07:30 – 15:30 however you will be expected to participate in an out-of-hours roster that requires weekday working 1400 – 2200 approximately 1-weekday-in-10 and weekend working 0730 – 1530 approximately 1 weekend in 10.
The Estates Maintenance department has a demonstrable track record in developing staff to enhance personal learning through training and promotional opportunities
Person specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential criteria- Knowledge & experience in engineering practises Base level of theoretical knowledge.
- Knowledge & relevant experience plumbing, electrical & building repairs.
- NVQ 3, City and Guilds or equivalent experience in performing engineering operations
- CSCS, PASMA, IPAF
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria- Relevant and recent experience in similar maintenance organisation.
- Working at Heights & Manual handling
- Demonstrable experience and knowledge of identifying faults and assisting in repairs
- Experience in Minor repairs to Mechanical & Electrical Building installations
- Experience of carrying out Routine Surveys & Audits
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary Estates & Facilities team in a healthcare environment
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential criteria- Basic IT skills
- Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding and safety towers
- Knowledge of other Engineering trades
Values and behaviours
Essential criteria- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.
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