Estates Semi-skilled Maintenance Assistant

North Cumbria Integrated Care; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Carlisle is seeking an Estates Semi-skilled Maintenance Assistant responsible for maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations. The role involves working with a team to deliver quality maintenance services. Ideal candidates should possess maintenance skills and a commitment to teamwork. This position offers benefits like 27 days of holiday and a flexible working scheme.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working scheme

NHS discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Excellent development opportunities

Competitive NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of maintenance tasks and ability to work within a team.
• Commitment to comply with Health & Safety regulations.
• Capable of assisting skilled tradespersons.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fire alarm and emergency light tests.
• Perform maintenance tasks like bulb replacement and air filter checks.
• Collaborate with trade staff on maintenance projects.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

Estates Semi-skilled Maintenance Assistant

4 days ago — among the first 25 applicants.

The post holder will be responsible for undertaking pre-planned and unplanned maintenance works within the areas/buildings covered by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.

Responsibilities

• Assist with weekly fire alarm and monthly emergency light tests.
• Undertake fire damper checks, ductwork, grilles and diffuser cleaning.
• Commit to working as a member of the Estates team to provide a good quality, cost‑effective service.
• Carry out a wide range of tasks and repairs within personal competence.
• Replace light bulbs/tubes and store used lamps in accordance with Waste Regulations before disposal.
• Determine and procure lists of materials/supplies required for day‑to‑day maintenance works.
• Carry out checks and cleaning/replacement of air filters in small operating rooms, kitchens and bathrooms to ensure good air quality.
• Perform all duties in accordance with current Health & Safety at Work Legislation.
• Carry out regular visual checks of medical gas systems and compressors, and assist medical gas competent persons.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade that may be reasonably requested from time to time.
• Work with trade staff (fitters, joiners, plumbers & electricians) to assist with maintenance and project work.

About North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

The Trust is committed to delivering outstanding healthcare services, providing a wide range of community and acute services throughout North Cumbria, and maintaining a focus on sustainability and inclusiveness.

Benefits

• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working scheme
• NHS discounts
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
• Excellent development opportunities
• Competitive NHS pension scheme

Additional Information

Applicants must meet the national eligibility requirements for the relevant visa sponsorship. Please note that DBS checks will be required, with the cost deducted from salary over four months.