Maintenance Craft Person Assistant – Grimsby
The closing date is 15 June 2026
The Estates department at the Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby has an exciting opportunity for an individual to join the onsite maintenance team.
The Estates team is a support service vital to the smooth running of the hospital. The team works behind the scenes to keep the hospital operational. The working environment is very diverse, and the equipment is highly specialised and unique to healthcare. No two days are alike and when you work within an acute hospital setting knowing that you have contributed to maintaining a positive patient environment is very rewarding.
This role is diverse. The nature of the work could see you working on complex water systems, specialised heating, refrigeration & ventilation systems, complicated drainage and waste systems through to assisting multiskilled skilled maintenance craft persons in specialised plant and equipment areas.
An Maintenance Craftsperson Assistant position plays a key role within the Estates Engineering Maintenance Services. The post supports the wider maintenance team in the delivery of maintenance programmes that will contribute to a safe, cost effective, efficient, and compliant hospital site.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake works relating to the maintenance and repairs of Trust properties, equipment, grounds & gardens ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, health technical memorandum’s, trust policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe and functional environment for patients, public and staff to support the delivery of patient care. The post also holds a significant patient, staff and visitor safety function during the winter months, providing on call support overnight and at weekends for de-icing and snow clearing.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Access to an excellent pension scheme
- Staff benefits including staff discount and lottery schemes
Education & Qualifications
- Completion of a recognised level 3 training program in mechanical, electrical or building services (dependent on post)
- Previous experience or demonstrable knowledge and understanding of construction trades
- GCSE / Level 2 or equivalent standard in English & Maths
- Effective standard of written & spoken English and use of mathematics
- Computer literate including ability to use software programmes like Word, Excel and Outlook
- Demonstrable knowledge of NHS procedures for the operational maintenance of acute hospital sites
- Knowledge of relevant Trust policies, health and safety and other legislation relevant to the position, such as water systems, medical gases and specialised ventilation systems
Occupational Experience & Abilities
- Able to plan and organise work independently and make decisions based on analysis of information
- Accurately interpret information relating to H&S, legislation and mandatory requirements
- Proven relevant experience working on breakdowns and PPMs on mechanical, plumbing or electrical plant and equipment
- Understand risk assessment processes and carry out work utilizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instruction (WI)
- Plan, organise and manage work related to projects, including liaison with contractors, staff and members of the public
Personal Qualities
- Clear understanding of core Trust values and ability to articulate in practice
- Organisation and prioritisation of workloads
- Ability to work independently and make decisions based on analysis of information
- Proactive approach to learning and developing new skills to meet service demands and changes (CPD)
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.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
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