Maintenance Assistant Higher

The Estates Maintenance Department is looking to recruit a Maintenance Assistant Higher to join our dedicated team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust. We operate across Southampton General Hospital and Princess Anne Hospital, this is a large static site. You will work with a team of Assistants and trades staff and assist in the repair and maintenance of various systems throughout the hospital., + Assisting band 2 maintenance assistants
+ Plumbing and drainage
+ Boilers/calorifiers.
+ Nurse call, portable equipment testing
+ Ventilation
+ Lamp/fluorescent tube replacement
+ Minor building fabric repairs
+ Decoration of small areas/rooms as they become available
+ Hanging/rehanging of notice boards/whiteboards
+ General maintenance related cleaning duties
+ Providing backup for craftsmen/contractors
+ Other specialist duties may also be required after appropriate training., + To be able to understand and clarify detailed instructions, interpret operational manuals, finding and demonstrate the best solutions.
+ Analytical and judgement skills
+ Manage own workload, prioritising work and response times
+ Work independently, without direct supervision or as part of a team and where appropriate, identify any deficiencies and report
them to the appropriate team leader so there is minimum disruption whilst carrying out work.
+ Demonstrate own activities to less experienced or new employees and support the induction of new starters.
+ Take responsibility for the collection of materials and consumables from suppliers, as required.
+ To work safely with tools ensuring a controlled working area, in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations, and site-specific protocols.
+ To have a good understanding of all aspects of fire safety.
+ Participate in extended hours activity via rostered overtime., Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.