General Maintenance Assistant

Main area Maintenance Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Full Flexibility Required) Job ref 153-CO05275Employer University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Poole Hospital Town Poole Salary £24,937 - £26,598 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 28/12/2025 23:59 Interview date 09/01/2026General Maintenance AssistantBand 3As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women’s Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.Job overviewUniversity Hospitals Dorset are looking to recruit a General Maintenance Assistant to work as part of their Estates team at Poole HospitalThe 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:Inspection and Testing of Fire DoorsTesting of emergency lightingAdditional contact information: Stuart Brodie, Building Supervisor on 0300 019 8565Base Location: Poole HospitalInterview Date: 9th January 2026Main duties of the jobTo understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.Working for our organisationOur 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 interviewDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesTo understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.Person specificationQualificationsMust be in procession of a driving licence (manual)GCSE grade C or above or equivalent in English, mathsNVQ in an engineering or construction based subjectExperienceAble to communicate clearly and accurately both in verbal and written form.Be computer literate and able record dataAble to work unsupervised in a variety situations which will require interaction with staff from other departments and patients /patients family.Previous NHS experience in an acute hospital environment or similar.Background in building services or construction.KnowledgeHealth & Safety TrainingAwareness of the control of legionella in healthcare premisesTraining or experience in one or more of the following:- Construction, Mechanical or Electrical servicesPlease note:Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.Employer certification / accreditation badges #J-18808-Ljbffr