Job summary
The Maintenance Operative will work as part of the Estates team to provide a high-quality maintenance service across NHS premises. This includes carrying out minor repairs and assisting skilled tradespeople in maintaining building services, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. The role supports both planned and reactive maintenance, contributing to the delivery of a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Main duties of the job
- Carry out basic building repairs (e.g., fixing doors, locks, windows).
- Replace lamps, fuses, and other minor electrical components.
- Perform plumbing tasks like unblocking sinks/toilets, tightening taps, or checking for leaks.
Assist with scheduled checks on equipment, systems, and infrastructure.
Report defects or potential issues to supervisors or the maintenance team.
Help ensure compliance with statutory and safety requirements (e.g., fire alarm testing, water temperature checks, emergency light testing and PAT).
Work alongside electricians, plumbers, and engineers on more complex jobs.
Fetch tools, prepare work areas, and support safe working practices.
Attend to maintenance issues as reported by clinical or non-clinical staff.
Resolve minor issues independently where competent, or escalate as needed.
Follow all relevant health & safety procedures and infection control policies.
Use PPE correctly and maintain safety when working with tools, ladders, or machinery.
- Complete work logs, checklists, or digital records accurately and promptly.
- Report all completed work and outstanding issues.
- Escort and monitor external contractors on-site if needed.
- Maintain tools and equipment in safe working order.
- Keep workshop and maintenance areas clean and well-organised.
About us
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.
It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of
If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.
We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.
General Maintenance -
Undertake basic building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical maintenance tasks within competency.
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Replace light fittings, plugs, fuses, washers, door handles, hinges, and similar items.
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Carry out non-complex fabric repairs (e.g. painting, minor carpentry).
2.
Support for Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) -
Assist trades staff in delivering the PPM schedule.
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Carry out routine safety and compliance checks, such as:
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Water temperature monitoring (legionella control).
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Fire alarm bell tests.
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Emergency lighting checks.
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Visual checks of building fabric and fixtures.
3.
Reactive Maintenance -
Respond promptly to maintenance requests or faults reported via the helpdesk.
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Take appropriate action to resolve minor faults.
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Escalate complex issues to senior engineers or supervisors.
4.
Assisting Skilled Staff -
Work under supervision of qualified engineers and tradespeople.
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Prepare work areas, fetch tools, and ensure safe systems of work.
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Observe, learn, and develop practical knowledge of estates systems.
5.
Health, Safety and Compliance -
Comply with Trust health & safety policies, including COSHH, PPE, manual handling, and infection control.
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Report hazards, unsafe equipment, or unsafe practices to supervisors.
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Participate in risk assessments as required.
6.
Tool and Workshop Management -
Use hand tools and basic power tools safely and appropriately.
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Maintain tools, equipment, and stock in good order.
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Keep workshops and plant rooms clean, secure, and organised.
7.
Communication and Record-Keeping -
Maintain clear records of all work carried out (paper-based or digital).
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Communicate effectively with team members, clinical staff, and service users.
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Attend team briefings and contribute to service improvements.
8.
Other Duties -
Escort contractors on-site and monitor for compliance with Trust procedures.
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Participate in emergency on-call rota (if applicable).
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Undertake relevant training and development to maintain competence.
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Perform other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.
General Maintenance -
Undertake basic building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical maintenance tasks within competency.
-
Replace light fittings, plugs, fuses, washers, door handles, hinges, and similar items.
-
Carry out non-complex fabric repairs (e.g. painting, minor carpentry).
2.
Support for Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) -
Assist trades staff in delivering the PPM schedule.
-
Carry out routine safety and compliance checks, such as:
-
Water temperature monitoring (legionella control).
-
Fire alarm bell tests.
-
Emergency lighting checks.
-
Visual checks of building fabric and fixtures.
3.
Reactive Maintenance -
Respond promptly to maintenance requests or faults reported via the helpdesk.
-
Take appropriate action to resolve minor faults.
-
Escalate complex issues to senior engineers or supervisors.
4.
Assisting Skilled Staff -
Work under supervision of qualified engineers and tradespeople.
-
Prepare work areas, fetch tools, and ensure safe systems of work.
-
Observe, learn, and develop practical knowledge of estates systems.
5.
Health, Safety and Compliance -
Comply with Trust health & safety policies, including COSHH, PPE, manual handling, and infection control.
-
Report hazards, unsafe equipment, or unsafe practices to supervisors.
-
Participate in risk assessments as required.
6.
Tool and Workshop Management -
Use hand tools and basic power tools safely and appropriately.
-
Maintain tools, equipment, and stock in good order.
-
Keep workshops and plant rooms clean, secure, and organised.
7.
Communication and Record-Keeping -
Maintain clear records of all work carried out (paper-based or digital).
-
Communicate effectively with team members, clinical staff, and service users.
-
Attend team briefings and contribute to service improvements.
8.
Other Duties -
Escort contractors on-site and monitor for compliance with Trust procedures.
-
Participate in emergency on-call rota (if applicable).
-
Undertake relevant training and development to maintain competence.
-
Perform other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oAble to work as part of a team and also work alone without direct supervision.
Desirable
- oWilling to drive/learn to drive tractors, vehicles with trailers, Land Rovers, snow ploughs etc.
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- oAny horticultural-related qualifications, e.g. NVQs, City and Guilds etc
Desirable
- Health and Safety Knowledge
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious experience of other gardening work in a similar environment
Desirable
- oAble to participate in out-of-hours gritting services, if required
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oAble to work as part of a team and also work alone without direct supervision.
Desirable
- oWilling to drive/learn to drive tractors, vehicles with trailers, Land Rovers, snow ploughs etc.
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- oAny horticultural-related qualifications, e.g. NVQs, City and Guilds etc
Desirable
- Health and Safety Knowledge
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious experience of other gardening work in a similar environment
Desirable
- oAble to participate in out-of-hours gritting services, if required
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.
