Maintenance Assistant Higher Level (Electrical Assistant)

NHS

  • Nottingham
  • £24,937-26,598 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 hours ago
The post holders will form part of the existing team responsible for the engineering maintenance of the Trust. Maintenance assistants will be employed on work appropriate to their core specialist skills. They will however, progressively be suitably trained to acquire elements of each other's skills, with the intention of reaching levels of flexibility and competence to enable them to achieve and apply the ability where required to perform the summary duties listed below.As the post holder will be meeting patients and members of the public, a smart appearance and courteous disposition is needed.In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to the advertMain duties of the jobA supporting member of the engineering team, in ensuring the day-to-day efficient and safe working of all engineering plant on site.Comply in all aspects with the department's Health and Safety policies, demonstrating a basic knowledge of electrical and workshop safety, being responsible from time to time for trainees, school pupils on work-experience and the general public.Be accountable for your own actions, when undertaking unsupervised work.Undertake training as necessary and in particular on the provisions of the HSC Approved Code of Practice for the Control of Legionella (L8) and/or for the operation and maintenance of the Trust's Access Control System as well as on site Medical Gases.About usWith over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.Detailed job description and person specificationPlease refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number164-7452364Job locationsQueens Medical CentreDerby Road, Lenton,NottinghamNG7 2UHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo assist electrical and mechanical engineering trades staff in general maintenance duties, including planned.Undertake unsupervised routine maintenance work and minor repairs within the level of competence and skill that the postholder is able to demonstrate.Work under the supervision of fully qualified Craftsmen in more complex installation and new works.To carry out some plumbing repairs in patient and staff areas.Undertake internal and external lamp changing and various lighting repairs without supervision.Undertake electrical and mechanical safety checks and repairs to domestic equipment without supervision. Enter test data on a computer based database.To undertake the computerised Building Management System.Undertake some welding/fabrication work within level of competence.To perform routine work as required, including general cleaning of plant rooms and workshops.To undertake any duties as may reasonably be required (including cover). Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo assist electrical and mechanical engineering trades staff in general maintenance duties, including planned.Undertake unsupervised routine maintenance work and minor repairs within the level of competence and skill that the postholder is able to demonstrate.Work under the supervision of fully qualified Craftsmen in more complex installation and new works.To carry out some plumbing repairs in patient and staff areas.Undertake internal and external lamp changing and various lighting repairs without supervision.Undertake electrical and mechanical safety checks and repairs to domestic equipment without supervision. Enter test data on a computer based database.To undertake the computerised Building Management System.Undertake some welding/fabrication work within level of competence.To perform routine work as required, including general cleaning of plant rooms and workshops.To undertake any duties as may reasonably be required (including cover).Person SpecificationTraining & QualificationsEssential
  • A working knowledge of a range of engineering maintenance procedures for different trades gained through practical experience.
ExperienceEssential
  • Previous experience and working knowledge of engineering equipment and tools gained through hands-on experience of working with and supporting qualified engineering trades.
Planning & Organisation SkillsEssential
  • Ability to organise own day to day work tasks or activities
Person SpecificationTraining & QualificationsEssential
  • A working knowledge of a range of engineering maintenance procedures for different trades gained through practical experience.
ExperienceEssential
  • Previous experience and working knowledge of engineering equipment and tools gained through hands-on experience of working with and supporting qualified engineering trades.
Planning & Organisation SkillsEssential
  • Ability to organise own day to day work tasks or activities

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