Maintenance Assistant (Nights)

NHS

  • Leicester
  • £24,937-26,598 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
The role of the Estates Maintenance Assistant (Nights) is to be part of a team providing comprehensive Healthcare building maintenance service to all wards and departments within a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.This role is working Night shifts and acting as a first responder for out of hour's maintenance tasks and also carrying out pre-planned maintenance activities on both systems, engineering plant and maintenance areas.To carry out planned and reactive maintenance task to a high standard that is commensurate with the skills and experience for the role.The post holder will be reporting, on a day to day basis, to the Estates Supervisor and Estates maintenance managers. However, will carry out routine duties referring to SOP's as and when required.Undertake unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work that does not justify the attention of a fully qualified craftsman, related to his training and/or experienceMain duties of the job
  • To assist other trades as required by the Maintenance Supervisor.
  • To use all relevant tools and equipment. Understanding how to manipulate fine tools and equipment.
  • To maintain the workshops, stores, switch-rooms, boiler-house and plant-rooms and the surrounding areas clean and tidy as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Compliance with all statutory regulations including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
  • To be able to work overtime at short notice if available to do so, depending on the needs of the Trust.
  • To ensure that all policies and procedures laid down by the Trust are strictly complied with.
About usOur new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).We have four primary goals:
  • high-quality care for all,
  • being a great place to work,
  • partnerships for impact, and
  • research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud,
  • we are inclusive, and
  • we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number358-7367089-E&FJob locationsLeicester General HospitalGwendolen RoadLeicesterLE5 4PWJob descriptionJob responsibilities
  • Assist higher skill grades on new work and repairs.
  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of workshop safety practices.
  • Undertake statutory planned, reactive maintenance tasks and Inspections.
  • To undertake training as necessary to ensure that the knowledge and skills base is maintained and developed to meet the requirements of current and future services and changes in legislation.
  • To work and operate using the trust CAFM system and associated communication devices to ensure the work is actioned and resolved in a smart and efficient manner, using the system to record time taken, materials used, inspection results and defect reporting.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
  • Assist higher skill grades on new work and repairs.
  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of workshop safety practices.
  • Undertake statutory planned, reactive maintenance tasks and Inspections.
  • To undertake training as necessary to ensure that the knowledge and skills base is maintained and developed to meet the requirements of current and future services and changes in legislation.
  • To work and operate using the trust CAFM system and associated communication devices to ensure the work is actioned and resolved in a smart and efficient manner, using the system to record time taken, materials used, inspection results and defect reporting.
Person SpecificationTraining & QualificationsEssential
  • Level 3 Vocational Qualification or equivalent experience
  • Good Standard of General Education
  • Ability to undertake training when necessary and learn new techniques
Desirable
  • Qualification in a Building Construction or Engineering related subject
Commitment to Trust Values and BehavioursEssential
  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviors consistent with Trusts Values And Behaviours
ExperienceEssential
  • Basic Understanding of Construction, building engineering techniques
  • Good Understanding of tools and equipment used in maintenance activities
  • Experience of working within a similar environment
Desirable
  • Experience of working in an acute or non-acute hospital environment
  • Working knowledge of Health & Safety
Communication and relationship skillsEssential
  • Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems of a highly complex and contentious nature
  • Good communication skills for effective working relationships throughout the organisation
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Organised Approach to Work
  • Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills
Desirable
  • Demonstrate negotiating skills persuasive motivational reassurance skills
Analytical and Judgement skillsEssential
  • IT / PC Skills to be able to operate various computer systems
  • Ability to understand and interpret work plans and drawings
Desirable
  • Knowledge of specific planned maintenance software systems
SkillsEssential
  • Basic Keyboard Skills
  • Ability to cope with demanding stressful scenarios
  • A dedicated and committed member of a team
  • Flexible individual who can cope with new and changing demands
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Approachable and tactful
  • Ability to work flexible as needs arise,
Desirable
  • Responsive to learning new skills with further training
Planning and organisational skillsEssential
  • Able to prioritise works and manage conflicting priorities
Desirable
  • Experience of work planning
Equality , Diveristy and InclusionEssential
  • Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
  • All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the roleEssential
  • Has the ability to travel, as will be required to work at other sites
Person SpecificationTraining & QualificationsEssential
  • Level 3 Vocational Qualification or equivalent experience
  • Good Standard of General Education
  • Ability to undertake training when necessary and learn new techniques
Desirable
  • Qualification in a Building Construction or Engineering related subject
Commitment to Trust Values and BehavioursEssential
  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviors consistent with Trusts Values And Behaviours
ExperienceEssential
  • Basic Understanding of Construction, building engineering techniques
  • Good Understanding of tools and equipment used in maintenance activities
  • Experience of working within a similar environment
Desirable
  • Experience of working in an acute or non-acute hospital environment
  • Working knowledge of Health & Safety
Communication and relationship skillsEssential
  • Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems of a highly complex and contentious nature
  • Good communication skills for effective working relationships throughout the organisation
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Organised Approach to Work
  • Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills
Desirable
  • Demonstrate negotiating skills persuasive motivational reassurance skills
Analytical and Judgement skillsEssential
  • IT / PC Skills to be able to operate various computer systems
  • Ability to understand and interpret work plans and drawings
Desirable
  • Knowledge of specific planned maintenance software systems
SkillsEssential
  • Basic Keyboard Skills
  • Ability to cope with demanding stressful scenarios
  • A dedicated and committed member of a team
  • Flexible individual who can cope with new and changing demands
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Approachable and tactful
  • Ability to work flexible as needs arise,
Desirable
  • Responsive to learning new skills with further training
Planning and organisational skillsEssential
  • Able to prioritise works and manage conflicting priorities
Desirable
  • Experience of work planning
Equality , Diveristy and InclusionEssential
  • Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
  • All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the roleEssential
  • Has the ability to travel, as will be required to work at other sites

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