About this role
Job summary The key function of the role is to support NHS Property Services in delivering building services maintenance and repairs across the NHS, to ensure buildings are maintained to the highest standards and to provide a safe and secure environment for visitors, customers, and employees.
Main duties of the job * Ensure compliance in accordance with all NHSPS Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policies, relevant NHSPS Technical Guidance, Process and Procedures, Statutory Regulations, Approved Codes of Practice and any applicable aspects of HTMs. * Deliver Scheduled, Reactive and Remedial maintenance services as directed by the PPM planner (CAFM), helpdesk or Technical Services Supervisor, ensuring that operational standards are maintained at all times This can include, but is not limited to, basic/routine maintenance activities as instructed, building fabric, general monthly PPM tasks, plumbing, drainage, joinery, and general decoration repairs. * To maintain effective site logbooks at all NHS premises where required, ensuring that they are completed in a timely and accurate manner. * Complete suitable risk assessments prior to undertaking basic/routine works in line with instructions within any relevant permit or work plan. * Understand the principles of fire risk assessment and relevant precautions within the workplace. * To record and report any risk, loss or defect to the Technical Services Supervisor or helpdesk as appropriate for corrective action to be taken.
About us NHS Property Services Ltd is one of the largest property owners in the UK, with a £3 billion asset portfolio, some 4,000 properties, 3,000 employees and an annual income of over £700 million.
Established in April 2013, the company is a limited company but also part of the wider NHS family. Having inherited responsibility for the facilities and property management functions previously managed by NHS primary care trusts and strategic health authorities, we own and run properties that range from listed buildings and former workhouses through to award-winning, state-of-the-art integrated health campuses.
Our aim is to deliver a fit for purpose estate in partnership with NHS organisations, generating cost efficiencies that will benefit our tenants, patients and the wider health economy.
Job description Job responsibilities At NHS Property Services, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We support patient care by providing safe, efficient and well-maintained healthcare environments, and our Facilities teams play a vital role in ensuring our sites remain operational and welcoming for patients, visitors and colleagues every day.
We now have an opportunity for a reliable and proactive Maintenance Assistant to join our team supporting Crawley Hospital and surrounding community healthcare sites on a permanent basis.
About the Role
As a Maintenance Assistant, you will provide general maintenance, caretaking and repair support across Crawley Hospital and several nearby healthcare locations. The role is predominantly based at Crawley Hospital but will also support sites including East Grinstead, Ashdown Forest, Crawley Down and other locations within approximately 20 miles of Crawley.
This is a mobile role requiring travel between sites as business needs dictate. Van and tools will be provided.
Salary starts from £25,000 per annum.
Who You Are
You are practical, dependable and enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same. You will have experience in a handyman, caretaker, facilities support or general maintenance environment and be confident carrying out a range of routine maintenance tasks.
You take pride in maintaining safe, functional environments, can work independently when required and have a flexible approach to supporting multiple healthcare locations.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out general maintenance and repairs across healthcare properties.Support the upkeep, presentation and safe operation of NHS buildings and external areas.Undertake routine caretaking and handyman duties.Complete basic repairs, minor installations and reactive maintenance tasks.Identify and report faults, defects and health and safety concerns.Assist with planned maintenance activities and property inspections.Travel between healthcare sites as required to provide maintenance support.Ensure all work is completed in line with NHS Property Services policies and procedures.Maintain accurate records of completed works and reported issues.Provide excellent customer service to colleagues, patients and visitors.Handling routine tasks and social interactions within the work environment and demonstrating the ability to absorb and follow policies and guidance necessary for the role.
Hours and Working Pattern Full-time permanent position.37.5 hours per week.Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Due to the mobile nature of this role, applicants should be willing and able to travel between sites.
What We Can Offer You
In return, we offer: 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidaysSMART Pension with up to 6% employer contributionNHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work SchemeAccess to our Colleague Assistance ProgrammeOngoing training and development opportunitiesThe opportunity to make a real difference in supporting frontline healthcare services
An Organisation with a Purpose
At NHS Property Services, we are proud to support the NHS by reinvesting back into frontline services, supporting our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, encouraging volunteering, and working towards our commitment to become net zero carbon by 2050.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Proven experience in a building trade or building maintenance/ caretaker role. * Full UK Driving Licence.
Experience Essential
* Previous experience of building services maintenance and repairs and minor installation projects. * Basic building skills such as - plastering/ painting/decorating and/or plumbing.
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 NHS Property Services Ltd
Address W green drive
Crawley
RH11 7DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.property.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)