The Maintenance Operative will work as part of the Estates team to provide a high-quality maintenance service across NHS premises. This includes carrying out minor repairs and assisting skilled tradespeople in maintaining building services, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. The role supports both planned and reactive maintenance, contributing to the delivery of a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Carry out basic building repairs (e.g., fixing doors, locks, windows).
Replace lamps, fuses, and other minor electrical components.
Perform plumbing tasks like unblocking sinks/toilets, tightening taps, or checking for leaks.
Assist with scheduled checks on equipment, systems, and infrastructure.
Report defects or potential issues to supervisors or the maintenance team.
Help ensure compliance with statutory and safety requirements (e.g., fire alarm testing, water temperature checks, emergency light testing and PAT).
Work alongside electricians, plumbers, and engineers on more complex jobs.
Fetch tools, prepare work areas, and support safe working practices.
Attend to maintenance issues as reported by clinical or non-clinical staff.
Resolve minor issues independently where competent, or escalate as needed.
Follow all relevant health & safety procedures and infection control policies.
Use PPE correctly and maintain safety when working with tools, ladders, or machinery.
Complete work logs, checklists, or digital records accurately and promptly.
Report all completed work and outstanding issues.
Escort and monitor external contractors on-site if needed.
Maintain tools and equipment in safe working order.
Keep workshop and maintenance areas clean and well-organised.
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we’re looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it’s all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.
It’s important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of
If you’re interested in developing your career, you’ll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.
We are all very proud of the difference we make to people’s lives each and every day and if that’s something that you’d like to be part of we’d love to have you with us.
1. General Maintenance
Undertake basic building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical maintenance tasks within competency.
Replace light fittings, plugs, fuses, washers, door handles, hinges, and similar items.
Carry out non-complex fabric repairs (e.g. painting, minor carpentry).
2. Support for Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM)
Assist trades staff in delivering the PPM schedule.

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