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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

General Maintenance Assistant

The closing date is 22 February 2026

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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:

  • Basic mechanical & electrical systems
  • Water testing routines

Base Location: Poole Hospital/ Alderney SSD

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

UHD are investing,developingand transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or servicerelocatesas part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

09 February 2026

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-CO05553

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)
  • GCSE grade C or above or equivalent in English, maths

Desirable

  • 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 building services experience in a complex building environment or similar.
  • Background in Engineering

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)
  • GCSE grade C or above or equivalent in English, maths

Desirable

  • 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 building services experience in a complex building environment or similar.
  • Background in Engineering

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:

Decontamination Supervisor

Ben Sykes

ben.sykes2@nhs.net

03000195164

Details

Date posted

09 February 2026

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-CO05553

Job locations

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB


Supporting documents

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