Estates Maintenance Assistant
Job Description
Job summary
Install, maintain, service and repair, building fabric, equipment and installations. Maintain the fabric of Health Service Premises in relation to fire protection, Security and environment both internal and external, painting and decorating and planned and reactive tasks.
Main duties of the job
Carry out planned preventative maintenance, installation, modification and repairs to Hospital
property including walls, decorations, doors, wooden fittings, plastic materials
Windows, flooring, suspended ceilings, walls, signage, fencing and various fixing and fixtures.
Maintain decorations both internal and external of all Trust properties and cleanliness of fabric, plant and equipment.
Carry out new work including shelving, notice boards, display systems, painting and decorating.
Carry out plant and Equipment checks as required.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job responsibilities
Please find attached the comprehensive job description and person specification, which provide details of the role. These documents are not exhaustive but give an indication of the types of tasks expected to be undertaken in this position.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English & Maths or equivalent
- Driving license
Desirable
- Ability to manually lift small items safely
Experience
Essential
- Working in a maintenance or building services environment
- Able to work both independently & as part of a team
- Ability to provide a high level of service
Additional Criteria
Essential
- General Building knowledge
- To have a sound knowledge and understanding of other building trades
- Ability to work to deadlines
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
United Kingdom
