Maintenance Assistant | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	04 December 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£26,240 - £27,928 per annum incl HCAS
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	03 January 2026
Location:	Slough, Berkshire, SL2 4HL
Company:	Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7643453/151-LC409

Summary

Estates Maintenance Assistant – Join Our Team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust!

Are you practical, hands-on, and eager to support the vital work of the NHS?

⏳ Rotating Shifts (including late shifts & weekends)

Play a Key Role in Maintaining Our Hospitals – Join Our Estates Team!

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive and hardworking Estates Maintenance Assistant to support the smooth operation of our hospital facilities. This role is essential in ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.



What You’ll Do:
✔️ Carry out semi-skilled maintenance tasks across hospital sites
✔️ Conduct plant room checks and monitor essential systems
✔️ Assist technicians and engineers with maintenance and repair work
✔️ Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards

What We’re Looking For:
Basic knowledge of maintenance tasks (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or building services)
Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions
Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Willingness to learn and develop within an NHS Estates team

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo

✔️ Drainage Services & Maintenance Checks – Maintain all drainage systems and carry out planned maintenance tasks
✔️ Semi-Skilled Maintenance – Assist with general upkeep and minor repairs
✔️ Support Technicians – Work alongside skilled professionals to complete essential maintenance tasks
✔️ Shift Work & Flexibility – Participate in a rotating shift system, including late shifts & weekends
✔️ Workplace Housekeeping – Ensure cleanliness and organization in workshops, stores, and working areas
✔️ Job Docket Completion – Accurately record and complete maintenance jobs in a timely manner
✔️ Team Support & KPIs – Help meet team targets, including the number of jobs completed per day
✔️ Health & Safety Commitment – Promote and maintain safe working practices for yourself and others
✔️ Customer Care & Trust Values – Provide excellent service and uphold the trust’s values in every aspect of your work
✔️ Flexibility – Adapt to overtime and changing work hours as needed

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.


This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025