General Maintenance Assistant

Transformationunitgm; Poole; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust, located in Poole, seeks a dedicated General Maintenance Assistant to support their Estates team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems and possess excellent communication skills. This position requires a flexible approach to working hours and the ability to work unsupervised in a supportive, diverse environment. This role will play a crucial part in maintaining the hospital facilities and ensuring a high standard of service delivery to both staff and patients.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Supportive work environment

Diversity initiatives and networks

Qualifications

• Driving licence (manual) required.
• Previous building services experience preferred.
• Health & Safety Training necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance activities at Poole Hospital.
• Work unsupervised and maintain flexibility in hours.
• Interact with staff from various departments and patients.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Water testing routines

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths

NVQ in engineering or construction

Job description

Main area Maintenance Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Full Flexibility Required) Job ref 153-CO05553

Employer University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Poole Hospital Town Poole Salary £24,937 - £26,598 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 22/02/2026 23:59 Interview date 02/03/2026

General Maintenance Assistant

Band 3

As 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 overview

University Hospitals Dorset are looking to recruit a General Maintenance Assistant to work as part of their Estates team at Poole Hospital!

The 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:

• Basic mechanical & electrical systems
• Water testing routines

Base Location: Poole Hospital/ Alderney SSD

Main duties of the job

To 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 organisation

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Must be in procession of a driving licence (manual)
• GCSE grade C or above or equivalent in English, maths
• NVQ in an engineering or construction based subject

Experience

• Able to communicate clearly and accurately both in verbal and written form.
• Be computer literate and able record data
• Able to work unsupervised in a variety situations which will require interaction with staff from other departments and patients /patients family.
• Previous building services experience in a complex building environment or similar.
• Background in Engineering

Knowledge

• Health & Safety Training
• Awareness of the control of legionella in healthcare premises
• Training or experience in one or more of the following:- Construction, Mechanical or Electrical services

Please 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.

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