Job Summary
As a Maintenance Assistant within the acute hospital building team, you will work closely with the joinery/building team to ensure the safety, functionality, and compliance of hospital infrastructure, supporting high‑quality patient care.
Responsibilities
- Independently carry out routine, non‑routine and emergency building maintenance, including minor repairs, assembly and dismantling.
- Plan and prioritise daily tasks to address technical and safety issues that could impact hospital operations.
- Assist senior team members with complex repairs, new installations and infrastructure improvements.
- Accurately record maintenance activities in the Works Management System to ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulations.
- Support building surveys for future maintenance and upgrades.
- Operate hospital‑approved vehicles and equipment safely.
- Mentor and induct new staff, contributing to a skilled and flexible workforce.
- Adhere to infection control, health and safety standards and Trust policies.
- Carry communication devices for rapid response to urgent requests and emergencies.
- Undertake any other building‑related duties assigned to maintain smooth hospital operations.
Benefits
- Full‑time position (37.5 hrs per week)
- Competitive salary – AFC Band 3 £24,937 – £26,598 (incl. enhancements for unsocial hours)
- Annual leave: 27 days per annum (rising to 33 days with continuous service) + England statutory bank holidays
- Excellent contributory pension scheme
- On‑site childcare provision service
- Salary sacrifice schemes
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please consider this before applying.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and to fostering an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from individuals from a variety of backgrounds, with a particular focus on supporting those from minority ethnic groups.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify the absence of any disqualifying criminal convictions.
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