Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Estates Maintenance Assistant

The closing date is 30 October 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for a self-motivated and reliable individual, with a positivecan-do attitude.Therolewill provide essential support to the Estates department by undertaking a variety of routine maintenance and repair tasks across theTrustestate.You must be an enthusiastic Maintenance Assistant, who ideally has a background in general maintenance repairsand is keen to learn and grow their career within the Trust Estates Team.

Key responsibilities include carrying out minor plumbing repairs, attending to carpentry needs, and assisting with general building upkeep.The post holder will work collaboratively with senior estates maintenance staff and other departments to promptly identify and resolve faults, thereby minimizing any disruption to the services.

The role demands a high level of diligence, attention to detail, and adherence to health and safety standards. The Maintenance Assistant will be expected to respond efficiently to maintenance requests and emergency callouts, maintaining accurate records of all work undertaken

Working flexibly, you will benefit from working across multiple sites in Berkshire; and be able to travel independently with company provided transportation (pool van), whilst transporting any tools and equipment, as required to meet the requirements of the role. Your energy and drive will be rewarded with the support of a dedicated team that strives to create a progressive, warm,friendly and considerate environment.

Main duties of the job

  • Ensure routine and reactive/repair requests across multiple sites are handled promptly, meeting quality standards, and keeping clients advised of the status.

  • Ensure Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks are carried out as assigned, covering Compliance with Legionella prevention, scalding risks, fire alarm testing, lifts, and building fabric.

  • Responsible for purchasing stores and parts as needed, using a purchase card system.

  • Record time and materials used on jobs via the MICAD Helpdesk software on a Trust-issued device.

  • Work from instructions and specifications independently, demonstrating full awareness of H&S

  • Ensure work is completed to a high standard, including finishing and making good.

  • Stay flexible and updated on new technology, recommending innovation when needed.

  • Provide cover for colleagues to ensure continuity and resilience within the estates team.

  • Always carry a mobile phone during duty and respond promptly.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours + on call stipend after 2 months (on call attracts additional payments of approximately £5,200/annum) + occasional overtime (as scheduled).

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

  • Caring for and about you is our top priority
  • Committed to providing good quality, safe services
  • Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance
  • 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Excellent learning and career development opportunities
  • 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
  • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
  • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
  • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
  • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
  • Free parking across Trust sites

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,860 to £31,671 a year per annum ( Incl of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CS312

Job locations

Estates Team , University of Reading , Earley Gate

Reading

RG6 6BZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

1. Relevant Qualifications with City Guilds or HNC Craft apprenticeship or other approved equivalent training.

2.Versatility, being competent in multiple trades and able to work independently, with very minimal or no supervision.

3.Recognised apprenticeship with relevant work experience gained over a number of years.

4.Demonstrable knowledge of building maintenance procedures.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call:Julius Okot-Chono on 07884113232 or email:julius.okotchono@berkshire.nhs.uk. who'll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Interview will be held on 10th Nov 2025

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

1. Relevant Qualifications with City Guilds or HNC Craft apprenticeship or other approved equivalent training.

2.Versatility, being competent in multiple trades and able to work independently, with very minimal or no supervision.

3.Recognised apprenticeship with relevant work experience gained over a number of years.

4.Demonstrable knowledge of building maintenance procedures.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call:Julius Okot-Chono on 07884113232 or email:julius.okotchono@berkshire.nhs.uk. who'll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Interview will be held on 10th Nov 2025

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • City Guilds or HNC - Craft apprenticeship or other approved equivalent training

Training

Essential

  • Must have completed recognised training/apprenticeship in plumbing, building, carpentry, mechanical/ electrical engineering; being competent in multiple trades
  • Knowledge of range of building maintenance procedures and good working knowledge of painting and decorating

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Further post relevant work experience gained over a number of years

Desirable

  • Experience of working in Hospital or similar environment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Work Supervision
  • Prepared to cross-trade work.
  • Shall be able to communicate freely with all members of staff and clients
  • Ability to work alone and take the initiative in matters up to the individual's level of experience and knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Plant and Machinery over wide range of skills, e.g. Boilers, air conditioning, fire alarms, medical gases, sterilisers, nurse call systems and other equipment
  • Participate in on-call rota

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Possess Driving Licence and be prepared to drive
  • Physically Fit to perform job related tasks
  • Maintain an acceptable appearance utilising at all times the overalls and identification badges supplied by the Trust
  • Able to use a full range of hand tools; and to work at height via ladders, platforms etc
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • City Guilds or HNC - Craft apprenticeship or other approved equivalent training

Training

Essential

  • Must have completed recognised training/apprenticeship in plumbing, building, carpentry, mechanical/ electrical engineering; being competent in multiple trades
  • Knowledge of range of building maintenance procedures and good working knowledge of painting and decorating

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Further post relevant work experience gained over a number of years

Desirable

  • Experience of working in Hospital or similar environment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Work Supervision
  • Prepared to cross-trade work.
  • Shall be able to communicate freely with all members of staff and clients
  • Ability to work alone and take the initiative in matters up to the individual's level of experience and knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Plant and Machinery over wide range of skills, e.g. Boilers, air conditioning, fire alarms, medical gases, sterilisers, nurse call systems and other equipment
  • Participate in on-call rota

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Possess Driving Licence and be prepared to drive
  • Physically Fit to perform job related tasks
  • Maintain an acceptable appearance utilising at all times the overalls and identification badges supplied by the Trust
  • Able to use a full range of hand tools; and to work at height via ladders, platforms etc

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Estates Team , University of Reading , Earley Gate

Reading

RG6 6BZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Estates Team , University of Reading , Earley Gate

Reading

RG6 6BZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Estates Manager

Julius Okot-Chono

julius.okotchono@berkshire.nhs.uk

07884113232

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,860 to £31,671 a year per annum ( Incl of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CS312

Job locations

Estates Team , University of Reading , Earley Gate

Reading

RG6 6BZ


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