Maintenance Assistant - Southampton, United Kingdom - University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
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Southampton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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The Estates Maintenance Department are 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, this is a large static site. You will working with

in a team of Assistance and trades staff and assisting in the repair and maintenance of various systems through out the hospital.


For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below.

To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.


As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.


All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.


Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London.

The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Main 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/white boards.
  • General maintenance related cleaning duties.
  • Providing backup for craftsmen/contractors.
  • Other specialist duties may also be required after appropriate training
What we are looking for

  • To be able to understand and clarify detailed instructions,interpretingoperational manuals, finding best solutions, alsodemonstrating some
  • Analytical and judgement skills
  • Manage own workload, prioritising work and response times
  • Work independently, without direct supervision or as part of
a team and where appropriate, identifying any deficiencies and report
them to the appropriate team leader so there is minimum disruption whilst carrying out work.

  • Demonstrate own activities to less experienced or new
employees and support induction of new starters.

  • Take responsibility for the collection of materials and
consumables from suppliers, as required.

  • To work safely with tools ensuring a controlled working
area, in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations, and site specific protocols.

  • To have a good understanding of all aspects of fire safety.
  • Participate in extended hours activity via rostered overtime.
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