About this role
Job summary
Job Title - Maintenance Assistant/Grounds Person
Due to a re-organisation of the Estates Department there is a vacancy for a Maintenance Assistant/Grounds person
37. 5 hours per week
£25,989.13 per annum (spot salary).
Plus 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays and voluntary pension scheme.
The role is Monday- Friday with opportunities for overtime and weekend working.
Start and finishing times 8.00 am to 4.00 pm.
The SWFTCS Estates Department provides a comprehensive maintenance repair and installation service of building, grounds,
engineering services and associated equipment throughout the SWFT Trust.
Main duties of the job
The role is predominantly to maintain and improve outdoor spaces, ensuring grounds, gardens, and external areas are safe, clean, and well-presented. Also undertake the safe movement and relocation of furniture and equipment across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with manual handling regulations, health and safety standards, and company policies, with minimal supervision
To work autonomously as an Estates Maintenance Assistant, providing support to the Multi-skilled Supervisor in assisting with responding to Planned Preventive Maintenance and reactive/emergency calls.
The post requires frequent concentration to support in the process of diagnosing faults and to be able to adapt to respond to frequent interruptions and deal with unplanned maintenance issues.
About us
SWFT Clinical Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT). The company provides a number of services such as outpatient pharmacy facilities at Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, George Eliot, University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire and St Cross (Rugby) hospitals; estates and facilities management at Warwick, Stratford upon Avon and Ellen Badger hospitals, Acorn House and Lillington Health Hub; private patient service and consultancy services to NHS Trusts.
Subject to the Company and individual's performance, an annual discretionary bonus will be awarded.
There is automatic enrolment to the Company pension scheme, with the Company contributing 5%.
A benefits package is available to the appointed candidate upon successful completion of the six month probationary period. This gives access to benefits such as a car lease scheme; Home & Electronics scheme; discounted leisure and travel; retail discounts and a cycle to work scheme.
There is also access to a 24/7, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme to support colleagues who may be facing some tough times or they need extra support with their mental well-being.
Job description Job responsibilities
Grounds Maintenance
Maintain lawns, planting areas, and external environments
Mowing, strimming, hedge cutting, pruning, and weeding
Seasonal tasks including leaf clearance, planting, and gritting
Furniture Removal & Relocation
Undertake the safe movement, relocation, and installation of furniture, equipment, and estate assets across multiple sites
Assist with office moves, departmental relocations, and room setups
Carry out clearance and disposal of unwanted furniture and equipment in accordance with waste and environmental regulations
Ensure all manual handling tasks are completed in line with health and safety legislation and Trust policies
Conduct basic checks to ensure items are fit for reuse, storage, or disposal
Site Support Duties
Assist with general estates tasks across multiple locations
Support minor repairs, outdoor upkeep, and site presentation
Maintain external furniture, signage, and infrastructure
Equipment & Logistics
Operate and maintain tools, machinery, and vehicles safely
Load, transport, and unload furniture and materials between sites
Ensure safe storage and handling of equipment
Health & Safety
Comply with all health and safety procedures, including manual handling regulations
Use appropriate PPE at all times
Report hazards, incidents, or unsafe working conditions
Follow infection control and site-specific protocols where required
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good level of basic education Willingness to undertake any training as deemed necessary Manual Handling awareness/training Previous use of power tools
Desirable
Working at height training Health and Safety training
Experience Desirable
Previous experience in a maintenance environment Experience of working in a Hospital environment Experience within a estates or maintenance role Experience and knowledge of range of procedures for basic testing and repair of estates and maintained equipment
Skills Essential
Good communication skills Able to safely operate hand and power tools Able to work on own initiative Good organisational skills - able to prioritise and work to deadlines
Personal Qualities Essential
Pleasant and professional manner Organisational skills Conscientious and reliable Able to use fine tools and electronic equipment. Have the ability to concentrate in predictable and non-predictable
Other Essential
Full clean driving licence Frequent requirement to exert physical effort for several long periods in shift. Frequent exposure to unpleasant conditions Out of hours working
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name SWFT Clinical Services Ltd
Address Warwick Hospital
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://swftclinicalservices.co.uk/default.aspx (Opens in a new tab)