Maintenance Assistant

at  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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.
We are looking to recruit a maintenance assistant into our team at University Hospital Southampton Foundation NHS Trust.

The ideal candidate will gain experience working on the following systems.

• Air Handling Units & Ventilation Plant
• Electrical Systems such as lighting circuits/UPS
• Heating & Cooling systems
• Nurse-call Systems
• Softening plant
• Fire Systems

This is an entry level role and has no formal experience or qualification requirements; however, a general aptitude for physical and practical tasks is advantageous. Experience performing “DIY” activities such as home renovations or vehicle maintenance will give transferable skills, as would any other activity that involves use of basic hand tools.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities;

• Good communication skills
• Spatial Awareness & manual dexterity
• Ability to work physical tasks (Lifting, carrying etc)
• Working knowledge of basic hand-tools
• Keenness to develop their skill set and knowledge

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.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. 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.

• Routine maintenance tasks such as component replacement, recording performance data and plant room inspections
• Working with contractors to deliver maintenance works
• Working under direction of trade & supervisory staff to undertake engineering repairs
• Co-ordinating materials and resources to ensure they are available when & where required
• Basic plumbing & electrical tasks
  The role will include comprehensive training to allow effective delivery of the role. The right candidate will also find opportunities to undertake formal engineering qualifications to allow progression to higher roles such as electrician or mechanical fitter.
  Requirements and Skills

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate (able to use PDA/Smartphone and MS Outlook for emails)
• Physically fit; able to climb a ladder and manoeuvre loads up to 25kg

Desirable

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Previous experience performing similar tasks such as DIY, Vehicle Repair or Metal/woodwork
• Understanding of engineering principles and safe working practices

We Offer
Attractive benefits package including enrolment into the NHS pension scheme and access to discounts at a wide selection of retailers.
Annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) starting at 35 days and rising to 41 days (after 10 years of service)
Basic salary is dependent on previous relevant experience and 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