About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for a handson role supporting essential NHS services within a hospital environment?
Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, providing Estates and Facilities services across Trust sites.
We are seeking a motivated and reliable SemiSkilled Maintenance Assistant to join the Estates team at Darlington Memorial Hospital. This role supports skilled craft staff in maintaining critical hospital plant, equipment and services, helping to ensure a safe, compliant and wellmaintained environment for patients, staff and visitors. You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary Estates team with opportunities to develop practical skills within a healthcare setting.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support Estates craft staff in delivering planned preventative and reactive maintenance across hospital buildings and services. The role involves carrying out semiskilled maintenance tasks, assisting with inspections and testing, completing basic repairs, and undertaking labouring and cleaning duties as required.
You will work independently on appropriate tasks, respond to maintenance requests via the electronic helpdesk system, accurately complete job records, and participate in shift and oncall rotas. Flexibility, good communication skills and a strong commitment to health and safety are essential, particularly when working in sensitive patient environments.
About us
SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.
SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
A Competitive salary Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time) Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate) Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate) Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only
Job description Job responsibilities
The SemiSkilled Maintenance Assistant will assist and support Estates craft personnel in maintaining plant, equipment and associated services across Darlington Memorial Hospital and other SCLmaintained properties. Duties include supporting planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs, assisting with inspections and testing, and undertaking work of a semiskilled nature without direct supervision when appropriate.
The role requires active participation in the Estates shift and oncall rota systems, ensuring essential services are maintained outside of normal working hours. The post holder will use electronic devices to receive and complete work instructions, record time and materials used, and complete reports and test documentation when required.
You will work in a variety of hospital environments, including plant rooms and occupied clinical areas, requiring discretion, professionalism and sensitivity. Occasional overtime may be required, including emergency response activities such as snow clearing and gritting. Compliance with health and safety legislation, Trust policies and SCL procedures is essential at all times.
Person Specification
Special Requirements Essential
Eligible to live and work in the UK Willingness to participate in shift and oncall rotas Ability to work in confined spaces, adverse environments and inclement weather Flexibility to undertake overtime and emergency response duties
Statutory Requirements Essential
Full UK driving licence
Experience Essential
Experience using mechanical and hand tools Experience working as part of a team
Desirable
Experience working in a hospital or healthcare environment
Special Skills & Knowledge Essential
Awareness of engineering technology Knowledge of workshop safety practices Good customer service skills Ability to organise own workload Ability to work sensitively in patient environments
Desirable
Broader awareness of building or engineering maintenance activities
Qualifications Essential
Good general level of education Awareness of health and safety procedures
Desirable
Engineering or buildingbased qualifications or competencies
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.
Employer details Employer name CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)
Address Darlington Memorial Hospital
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
DL3 6HX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)