About this role
Job summary
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Make a Difference Behind the Scenes in Healthcare
Join West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust as a Maintenance Assistant and help keep our healthcare sites safe, efficient, and welcoming. Based mainly at Newmarket Hospital, with travel to community sites, this varied role supports patient care and staff wellbeing every day.
About the RoleThis hands-on role offers a wide range of tasks, from general repairs and basic fault finding to gardening and decorating. You'll help keep buildings compliant, functional, and comfortable, working closely with the Estates team in a supportive environment.
What We're Looking ForA reliable, proactive individual with a practical approach and willingness to learn. You'll be adaptable, able to work independently or in a team, and committed to high standards.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Carry out routine maintenance, minor repairs, and basic fault finding Support planned preventative maintenance Assist with gardening, decorating, and general upkeep Help maintain plant equipment (training provided) Carry out basic testing and monitoring tasks Support tradespeople with minor works Respond to maintenance issues and emergencies Follow safety and compliance standard What We Offer
Permanent role in a supportive NHS Trust Full training and development opportunities Friendly team environment Varied work across multiple sites Weekend rota opportunities
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification attached for more details on the job role.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification Essential
NVQ level 2 in a mechanical or electrical engineering discipline Basic skills in literacy and numeracy
Desirable
NVQ level 3 in a mechanical or electrical engineering discipline BAFE certified Fire Equipment Maintenance qualification Water Quality Management certified
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Previous experience of working in an engineering and/or building maintenance role Maintenance background and skills to carry out minor mechanical / electrical and building repairs
Desirable
Experience of working in an acute hospital environment Grounds knowledge/ experience
Skills & Abilities Essential
Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems Adaptable to change Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Organised approach to work Able to follow written instructions and procedures and report where these need to be adapted and updated Good IT skills High standard of workmanship and completion on all works undertaken
Personal Qualities Essential
Ability to cope with demanding and stressful scenarios Strong communication skills for effective working relationships throughout the organisation An effective team player Flexible approach to working hours / duties Strong attention to detail Customer focused
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 West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address Newmarket Community Hospital
56 Exning Road
Newmarket
CB8 7JG
Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)