Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Maintenance Craftsperson

The closing date is 28 December 2025

Job summary

An effective member of the accommodation team, providing a range of building related work which may include carpentry, joinery, plastering, tiling, painting and decorating, gardening, plumbing and drainage works.

Undertake an active role in maintaining a safe, efficient and smooth running of the residential accommodation service. This role provides skills which support the delivery of a range of effective day-to-day maintenance tasks in Trust's properties across multiple sites.

The role provides planned and reactive maintenance, refurbishment upgrades and tasks to be undertaken to the highest standard.

Main duties of the job

Have a role in the delivery of planned preventive and reactive maintenance as instructed by their line manager or maintenance manager.

Be required to undertake works in a Janitor/Caretaker type role related to building maintenance service requirements i.e carpentry, joinery, plastering, tiling, flooring, painting and decorating, gardening, plumbing and drainage works.

Ensure monthly mandatory testing is done i.e meter readings, emergency lighting and carbon monoxide alarms.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Date posted

22 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-EFM-SO-0876

Job locations

Southend

61 Balmoral Road

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 7DB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Essential criteria

Essential

Significant experience in a relevant building related discipline

Desirable

Experience in three or more disciplines including plumbing, plastering, painting, carpentry
Experience in a Health Care environment

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths, English and science related subject or vocational training
NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualifications in one or more of the following trades: Carpentry/joinery, painting, tiling, plumbing, plastering

Desirable

Basic first aid

Person Specification

Essential criteria

Essential

Significant experience in a relevant building related discipline

Desirable

Experience in three or more disciplines including plumbing, plastering, painting, carpentry
Experience in a Health Care environment

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths, English and science related subject or vocational training
NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualifications in one or more of the following trades: Carpentry/joinery, painting, tiling, plumbing, plastering

Desirable

Basic first aid

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

61 Balmoral Road

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 7DB

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

61 Balmoral Road

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 7DB

Employer's website

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