Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Maintenance Assistant
The closing date is 09 June 2026
We are looking for a suitable applicant to join our Estates Management Team that maintains and develops a substantial Estate at one of the country’s foremost Teaching Foundation Trusts.
Duties will involve the undertaking of minor repairs and maintenance across this site and assisting the craftsmen with major repairs. Duties will also include carrying out regular inspection of plant and equipment whilst ensuring irregularities are promptly reported.
Main duties of the job
To maintain the Trust’s building fabric, engineering plant, building services and equipment in an efficient, economic and safe manner, in accordance with Health & Safety and other relevant regulations, guidelines, codes of practice and departmental and trust policies.
To undertake general housekeeping duties to ensure an acceptable level of workshop and plant room cleanliness.
To become proficient in the operation of steam raising boiler plant and act in a team rotational basis to cover duties in this area.
To undertake minor repairs and maintenance, unsupervised across the site.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- GCSE C/4 or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent qualification (Key skills level 2)
- An engineering background or qualification
Experience
- Experience in building services maintenance environment
- Ability to safely and competently carry out work or other trades
Further Training
- Basic Health & Safety
- 18th Edition Awareness Training
- First Aid
- Boiler house, Pressure Systems and Pressure Management Training
- Portable Appliance Testing
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to work to tight and conflicting priorities
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.
£25,760 to £27,476 a year (pro rata for part-time staff)
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