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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

General Maintenance Assistant

The closing date is 28 December 2025

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Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset are looking to recruit a General Maintenance Assistant to work as part of their Estates team at Poole Hospital!

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate a keen understanding of all modern general maintenance activities, both reactive and planned; they will require a willingness to learn, be a dedicated team player and have a proven track record.

The successful candidate will need to be able to work unsupervised and at times have a flexible approach working hours. Knowledge of at least one of the following subjects would be a major advantage although training will be given:

  • Control of Legionella
  • Inspection and Testing of Fire Doors
  • Testing of emergency lighting

Additional contact information: Stuart Brodie, Building Supervisor on 0300 019 8565

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date: 9th January 2026

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview

Details

Date posted

05 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-CO05275

Job locations

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB


Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Must be in procession of a driving licence (manual)

Desirable

  • GCSE grade C or above or equivalent in English, maths
  • Computer literacy
  • NVQ in an engineering or construction based subject

Experience

Essential

  • Able to communicate clearly and accurately both in verbal and written form.
  • Be computer literate and able record data
  • Able to work unsupervised in a variety situations which will require interaction with staff from other departments and patients /patients family.

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience in an acute hospital environment or similar.
  • Background in building services or construction.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Health & Safety Training
  • Awareness of the control of legionella in healthcare premises

Desirable

  • Training or experience in one or more of the following:- Construction, Mechanical or Electrical services
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Must be in procession of a driving licence (manual)

Desirable

  • GCSE grade C or above or equivalent in English, maths
  • Computer literacy
  • NVQ in an engineering or construction based subject

Experience

Essential

  • Able to communicate clearly and accurately both in verbal and written form.
  • Be computer literate and able record data
  • Able to work unsupervised in a variety situations which will require interaction with staff from other departments and patients /patients family.

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience in an acute hospital environment or similar.
  • Background in building services or construction.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Health & Safety Training
  • Awareness of the control of legionella in healthcare premises

Desirable

  • Training or experience in one or more of the following:- Construction, Mechanical or Electrical services

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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Building Supervisor

Stuart Brodie

stuart.brodie1@nhs.net

03000198565

Details

Date posted

05 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-CO05275

Job locations

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB


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