Maintenance Assistant
The closing date is 03 June 2026.
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Estates & Facilities are looking to recruit a Maintenance Assistant who has a good understanding of building, electrical and plumbing maintenance.
This is an opportunity to become part of a team that maintains key engineering services at the Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital.
Ideally you should have a basic building engineering qualification and experience of working in a maintenance environment, demonstrating versatility and flexibility.
Join the Trust during a multimillion‑pound transformation agenda.
Main duties of the job
- Assist Maintenance Craftsperson (in all disciplines) under the supervision of the Maintenance Craftsperson.
- Undertake unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work that does not require a fully qualified craftsman, based on training and/or experience.
- Assist other trades as required by the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Use all relevant tools and equipment safely.
- Maintain workshops, stores, switch‑rooms, boiler‑house and plant‑rooms and surrounding areas clean and tidy as directed.
- Comply with all statutory regulations, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
- Work overtime and at short notice when available, depending on the needs of the Trust.
- Assist higher skill grades on new work and reactive calls.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of workshop safety practices.
- Undertake statutory planned, reactive maintenance tasks and inspections.
- Participate in training as necessary to maintain and develop skills, meeting current and future service requirements and legislation changes.
About us
Our new strategy for 2023–2030 focuses on high‑quality care, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research & education excellence. We embed health equality and promote values of compassion, pride, inclusion, and one team.
Job responsibilities
Key Results Areas
- Carry out work in accordance with current legislation, codes of practice and best practice guidance.
- Work safely following the Trust’s Health and Safety Policies and procedures.
- Work efficiently using technology within Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators.
- Carry out tasks and communicate failures and non‑conformities to line manager.
- Act in a professional manner when in contact with patients, visitors and staff.
- Contribute to the development of CAFM systems, ensuring records are kept up to date and readily available.
Administration
- Actively participate in the control and transfer of information systems, including completion of all paperwork required (job dockets and timesheets).
- Participate in regular team briefings.
- Understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures pertinent to the role.
- Participate in the Trust Appraisal system and personal development planning.
Key Working Relationships
- Maintain good communication and working relationships with Trust staff at all levels, including nursing staff.
- Collaborate with all Estates and Facilities staff across disciplines.
- Work with emergency services.
Person Specification
Experience
- Basic understanding of construction, building engineering techniques.
- Good understanding of tools and equipment used in maintenance activities.
- Experience of working within a similar environment.
- Experience of working in an acute or non‑acute hospital environment.
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety.
Communication and Relationship Skills
- Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems.
- Good communication skills for effective working relationships throughout the organisation.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Organised approach to work.
- Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills.
- Demonstrate negotiating, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
- IT / PC skills to operate various computer systems.
- Ability to understand and interpret work plans and drawings.
- Knowledge of specific planned maintenance software systems.
Skills
- Ability to cope with demanding and stressful scenarios.
- A dedicated and committed team leader.
- Flexible individual who can cope with new and changing demands.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Approachable and tactful.
- Ability to work flexibly as needs arise.
- Responsive to learning new skills with further training.
Planning and Organisation Skills
- Able to prioritise work and manage conflicting priorities.
- Experience of work planning.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their needs.
Other requirements specific to the role
- Has the ability to travel to other sites as required.
- Ability to work out of hours, evenings, weekends and bank holidays as needs arise.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
- Must demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values and behaviours.
- Evidence of related behaviour supporting the values.
Training & Qualifications
- Good standard of general education.
- Ability to undertake training when necessary and learn new techniques.
- Qualification in a building, construction or engineering related subject.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
