Maintenance Assistant - Painting and Decorating
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Ipswich, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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Job Overview
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified and experienced Maintenance Assistant to join its Estates Department. Based primarily at Ipswich Hospital, the role involves supporting the maintenance of general acute hospital facilities within a dynamic in-house team. Occasional travel to other ESNEFT sites may be required. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, reliable, adaptable, and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of delivering quality work independently.
Key Responsibilities
- Adhere to Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), fire codes, health and safety regulations, and the Trust’s policies to maintain safe working environments.
- Operate safely within hazardous zones to prevent injury and equipment damage.
- Participate actively in executing engineering planned maintenance programs.
- Engage fully with the Trust’s work management system, ensuring all job tickets, risk assessments, timesheets, and related paperwork are accurately completed.
- Be prepared to work overtime for emergency repairs as required by management.
- Provide emergency on-site cover for all building services outside normal working hours to ensure prompt repairs.
- Maintain and carry communication devices such as pagers or two-way radios to respond swiftly to emergencies during both regular hours and emergency cover shifts.
About ESNEFT
The Trust delivers hospital and community health services to nearly one million people throughout east Suffolk and north Essex. It operates multiple acute hospitals, community hospitals, clinics, and home services. As one of England’s largest NHS organizations with over 12,000 employees, ESNEFT values staff development, offering flexible work options, extensive training, and personal career advancement support.
Benefits and Work Environment
- Generous pension scheme.
- Unsocial hours payments where applicable.
- Starting annual leave of 27 days pro-rated.
- Access to NHS discounts.
- Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programs.
- Commitment to operational efficiency through digital transformation initiatives, including adoption of the Epic electronic patient record system.
Additional Information
Proposed interview period: week commencing 10th August.
For informal enquiries or more details, contact Luke Skippings, Senior Estates Manager via email.
The Trust encourages applications from individuals passionate about patient care and professional growth.