About this role
Job summary
Apprentice Maintenance Assistant (Band 3)
Are you passionate about healthcare and eager to build a rewarding career in Maintenance? We are excited to offer the opportunity to train as a Maintenance Assistantthrough the Level 3 Building Services Engineering Service and Maintenance Engineer.
This role allows you to earn while you learn, combining academic study with high-quality clinical placements. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will be fully supported by our experienced maintenance team as you develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to qualify as a Maintenance Assistant. Alongside your studies, you will play an active role in supporting the department and contributing to excellent patient care.
Estates Maintenance Assistant - Join Our Team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust!
? Are you practical, hands-on, and eager to support the vital work of the NHS?
? Rotating Shifts (including late shifts & weekends)
? Play a Key Role in Maintaining Our Hospitals - Join Our Estates Team!
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive and hardworking Estates Maintenance Assistant to support the smooth operation of our hospital facilities. This role is essential in ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Main duties of the job
What You'll Do:? Carry out semi-skilled maintenance tasks across hospital sites? Conduct plant room checks and monitor essential systems? Assist technicians and engineers with maintenance and repair work? Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards
What We're Looking For:? Basic knowledge of maintenance tasks (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or building services)? Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions? Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail? Willingness to learn and develop within an NHS Estates team
About us
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Drainage Services & Maintenance Checks Maintain all drainage systems and carry out planned maintenance tasks Semi-Skilled Maintenance Assist with general upkeep and minor repairs Support Technicians Work alongside skilled professionals to complete essential maintenance tasks Shift Work & Flexibility Participate in a rotating shift system, including late shifts & weekends Workplace Housekeeping Ensure cleanliness and organization in workshops, stores, and working areas Job Docket Completion Accurately record and complete maintenance jobs in a timely manner Team Support & KPIs Help meet team targets, including the number of jobs completed per day Health & Safety Commitment Promote and maintain safe working practices for yourself and others Customer Care & Trust Values Provide excellent service and uphold the trusts values in every aspect of your work Flexibility Adapt to overtime and changing work hours as needed
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications have been received.
Person Specification
Qualifications and experience Essential
Previous building maintenance experience IT Competent
Desirable
Knowledge of drainage systems Basic Plumbing knowledge First aid training Level 2 trade qualification
NHS experience Desirable
To have previous NHS experience To have previous experience working in a healthcare environment
Communication Skills Essential
Level 2 literacy and numeracy
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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley, Surrey
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)