Job Introduction Maintenance Assistant: Advance your career as a Maintenance Assistant with DHU Healthcare!
At DHU, we are looking for a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to join our dynamic Estates Team.
Based at Derby you will take responsibility for both reactive and planned routine maintenance across DHU's property portfolio.
You'll work collaboratively with stakeholders and contractors to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, efficient service that supports all areas of our business.
This is your opportunity to contribute to continual improvement, ensuring our facilities remain safe, functional, and compliant while meeting the needs of our growing organisation.
Location: Derby What DHU can offer you: Working Patterns: We recognise that 9-5 doesn't work for everyone, so we have a range of working patterns available to suit your work/life balance.Our friendly team will work with you to find the best fixed pattern for us both.
Competitive salary: £24,071 (Band 3) Generous annual leave entitlement: Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays.
Pro Rata/ Per Annum Employee benefits: As part of our team at DHU Healthcare, we believe in rewarding you, our colleague, for your hard work and dedication to providing the very best in patient care.
As part of our team, you can enjoy a host of benefits to enhance your wellbeing.
Health Cash Plan: We take care of your health and wellbeing with health cash plans provided through Westfield Health.
A health cash plan allows you to claim money back, up to set limits, towards the cost of your essential healthcare, as well as providing access to valuable health and wellbeing services.
NHS Pension Scheme : Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme.
Already an NHS employee?
We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence, allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you!
Car Lease Scheme: DHU has teamed up with NHS Fleet Solutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues.
As part of our citizenship commitment and active approach to reducing our carbon footprint, we can provide you with lease options on a brand-new hybrid or electric car.
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave : We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.
Referral Programme : Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.
Birthday Leave Guarantee: Birthday leave isn't compulsory; it's entirely up to you!
We can't always celebrate with you, so whether you choose to take the day off and indulge in a well-deserved break or prefer to work and save your leave for another time, the decision is yours to make!
What your typical day looks like: To assist with the maintenance and upkeep of DHU's premises and assets Undertake minor building maintenance works, redecoration and engineering repairs, including minor new works, with the use of powered machinery and hand tools, including their maintenance.
Dependent on skillset Assess work and materials required, working with in house procurement to source and advise of costs and requirements.
To assist and undertake planned preventative maintenance operations and testing procedures including fire alarm testing, generator checks and water temperature checks Carry out proactive and reactive remedial works May be required to undertake grounds and garden maintenance including litter picking/sweeping, using powered machinery and hand tools, also keeping tools maintained Carry out minor plumbing, internal and external drainage and the removal of blockages in sanitary ware Carry out planned redecorations Assist with stock receipt, issue and control General portering duties including furniture and equipment removal on and off the premises Work alongside and as appropriate provide information and direction to contractors As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements To manage the Maintenance Assistant - Building role, including undertaking appraisal, managing annual leave requests, sickness, etc.
Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time To be a successful Maintenance Assistant, you will need: Good standard of education Full clean UK driving licence Industry recognized qualification e.g.
NVQ Building Maintenance Recognised building maintenance qualification City and Guilds or equivalent (plumbing, electrical, mechanical) Experience working within the building maintenance sector - including undertaking plumbing, building and electrical services works on own.
Experience of general grounds maintenance.
Safe use of tools and equipment.
Knowledge of Employees health and safety responsibilities.
Ability to prioritise and use initiative Flexibility to provide the service required by the organisation.
Willingness to work flexibly as required.
Physically able to climb ladders, move equipment and undertake the maintenance job including working at heights, working with heavy objects.
We understand that digital applications may not be suitable for everyone.
If you need to apply in a different way that better meets your needs, please reach out to us, and we will gladly accommodate your application in a format that works for you.
For more details about our recruitment process, click here, or contact our team of talent acquisition professionals by emailing: .
At DHU HealthCare we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and we remain committed to ensuring every person, in each of our teams, can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.
As such, we would welcome applications from diverse audience representing the communities we continue to serve.
We proudly embrace forces-friendly practices and dedicate unwavering support to our Veterans/Service Leavers; Reservists; Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and military spouses/partners, fostering a workplace that values their unique skills and contributions.
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