Maintenance Assistant in Portsmouth

Equans is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to be based at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. This is a permanent, full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, based on a shift pattern that includes days, evenings and weekends.

What will you deliver?

• Support the Estates Management in the provision of a 24hr maintenance Service within the Portsmouth Hospital Trust for the service provider.
• Promote a culture of customer service to both internal and external customers and partners and to liaise with other departments regarding maintenance issues if required.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks and duties relevant to the post.
• After suitable training and guidance diagnose faults, repair and maintain complex equipment in accordance with Health Technical Memorandum (HTM’s) and other specialised hospital equipment.
• Carry out the work of other trades where there is an interface to the work in hand with a level of competence that’s outside core trade.
• Carry a radio or pager to facilitate immediate response.
• Work in highly unpleasant working conditions, unblocking drains and sewers, which include biological hazards of body fluids and noxious fumes.
• Carry out replacement of lamps and cleaning of all types of light fittings.
• Carry out cleaning, labouring and driving tasks associated with Estates maintenance as instructed.
• Observe statutory and other relevant requirements at all times in particular those relating to the Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH regulations and Electrical IEE regulations.

What can we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary.
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes.
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme.
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.

Who are we looking for?

• NVQ in maintenance or similar equivalent experience.
• Building maintenance and systems.
• Basic competence with IT and PDA’s.
• Working in a hospital environment (Desirable).
• Knowledge of other trades (Desirable).
• Knowledge of HTM’s (Desirable).

This role includes a DBS Standard check therefore ability to pass is essential.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.