Maintenace Assistant

We are looking for a motivated individual excellent communication and organisational skills who is dedicated to working as part of the team.

We are a friendly team who take's pride in nurturing a friendly and supportive environment in which to work while ensuring we deliver high quality service.

You will be a suitably experienced Building General Handyman, with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience and be able to always perform work with mínimal managerial input.

You will be capable of performing activities on a range of Estate buildings and fabric and will always ensure compliance with all Trust and Statutory standards and procedures.

You will carry out their duties across the MSE sites and should therefore be able to travel under their own ability to all premises owned or run by the Trust.

You will be able to effectively communicate with colleagues, and other groups, in the safe operation of equipment and systems.

You will always ensure compliance with all Trust and Statutory standards and procedures and will carry out your duties across the MSE sites and should therefore be able to travel under their own ability to all premises owned or run by the Trust.

You will be required to work on building fabrics to meet the Department’s objective and be competent to undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on Trust properties in line with their technical capabilities.

You will undertake general housekeeping duties to ensure an acceptable level of workshop and plant room cleanliness. Carry out the flushing of little used water outlets and replace shower hoses and heads as instructed producing and maintaining the necessary written records identifying checks carried out. You will carry trust communication devices (mobile phone, two-way radios) when required to facilitate immediate response to emergencies.
- Legionella Outlet Flushing
- Ductwork and Grille cleaning
- Vent Cleaning
- Filter changing
- Lamp changing
- Lamp cleaning
- Fire alarm tests
- Meter reading
- Clean & repair desk fans
- Emergency lighting testing
- Workshop and plant room cleanliness duties
- Minor fabrication works
- General Handyman duties
- Assisting with and carrying out store person duties as required.
- To provide a fast response to occasional requests for cleaning up spillages.
- To assist craftsperson’s with more major repairs.
- To ensure good communications between management, other departments, and the Estates tea
- As an NHS employee, you are expected to follow the Code of Conduct (October 2002), observing the following principles: - Making the care and safety of patients your first concern and act to protect them from risk.
- Respecting the public, patients, relatives, carers, NHS staff and partners in other agencies.
- Showing your commitment to working as a team member by working with your colleagues in the NHS and wider community.
- Taking responsibility for your own learning and development

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

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