Maintenance Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27000-30000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | High Wycombe, HP11 2TT |
| Company: | Serco Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 306459-43835962 |
Summary
Serco Limited
Maintenance Assistant
Wycombe Hospital, High Wycombe
6 month Fixed Term Contract
Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Salary – £27,000
- £30,000 pro rata depending on experience plus Serco benefits.
Serco are recruiting Maintenance Assistant to join our team based in Wycombe Hospital. This role is to provide safe and efficient maintenance of the Building Fabric, Plant and equipment within the hospital as directed by Estates Supervisors and Management
About us:
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust provides nationally recognised services focusing on providing the right care, in the right place, at the right time. Wycombe is one of the Trust’s acute hospitals and its main site for planned (elective) surgery. It also provides specialist treatment for patients with heart conditions, strokes, cancer and urological conditions and has an Urgent Treatment Centre, all staffed by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. The hospital design combines several buildings from traditional to modern facilities with a commitment to high-quality patient care.
Serco, in providing hard FM services to part of the Trusts estate through a site-based team provides outstanding, person-centred care that is both effective and dependable. We are eager to grow this amazing team by welcoming positive and skilled individuals who are seeking opportunities in their preferred fields.
Main Accountabilities:
- To carry out reactive repairs, Defect work, servicing commissioning and maintenance to a wide range of Services, Plant and Equipment within all areas of the Hospital as directed by Supervisors or Managers.
- To carry out Planned Preventive Maintenance to a wide range of Plant and Equipment.
- To work in accordance with all relevant Serco Policies & Procedures, Workplace Regulations and Best Practice Guidelines.
- To take a proactive approach to the development and review of Health & Safety systems, work instructions and working practices
- To always work in a safe and responsible manner with full regard for own and other’s safety.
- To attend work in compliance with the Computerised Time & Attendance System.
- To use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
- To be prepared to attend work or work beyond expected finishing time in exceptional circumstances, as requested by Supervisors or Managers.
- Communicate to Supervisors or Managers unrepaired faults or defects or requirements for Spare Parts.
- To attend on-site and off-site training as required.
- Undertake any other ad hoc duties as prescribed by your supervisor within scope of skill and capability.
- Requirement to work Monday
- Friday to cover on site operational hours of 08:00 – 17:00.
What you’ll need to do the role:
- Level 2 NVQ
- Level 2 National/Diploma Certificate
- Working at height, Ladder & tower scaffolds
- Proven experience of working in a similar environment
- Knowledge and understanding of Building Services
- Good communication and customer service skills
What we offer
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, and more.
- Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
- A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
- Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- Interesting and enjoyable work.
- Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.
Maintenance Assistant
Wycombe Hospital, High Wycombe
6 month Fixed Term Contract
Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Salary – £27,000
- £30,000 pro rata depending on experience plus Serco benefits.
Serco are recruiting Maintenance Assistant to join our team based in Wycombe Hospital. This role is to provide safe and efficient maintenance of the Building Fabric, Plant and equipment within the hospital as directed by Estates Supervisors and Management
About us:
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust provides nationally recognised services focusing on providing the right care, in the right place, at the right time. Wycombe is one of the Trust’s acute hospitals and its main site for planned (elective) surgery. It also provides specialist treatment for patients with heart conditions, strokes, cancer and urological conditions and has an Urgent Treatment Centre, all staffed by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. The hospital design combines several buildings from traditional to modern facilities with a commitment to high-quality patient care.
Serco, in providing hard FM services to part of the Trusts estate through a site-based team provides outstanding, person-centred care that is both effective and dependable. We are eager to grow this amazing team by welcoming positive and skilled individuals who are seeking opportunities in their preferred fields.
Main Accountabilities:
- To carry out reactive repairs, Defect work, servicing commissioning and maintenance to a wide range of Services, Plant and Equipment within all areas of the Hospital as directed by Supervisors or Managers.
- To carry out Planned Preventive Maintenance to a wide range of Plant and Equipment.
- To work in accordance with all relevant Serco Policies & Procedures, Workplace Regulations and Best Practice Guidelines.
- To take a proactive approach to the development and review of Health & Safety systems, work instructions and working practices
- To always work in a safe and responsible manner with full regard for own and other’s safety.
- To attend work in compliance with the Computerised Time & Attendance System.
- To use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
- To be prepared to attend work or work beyond expected finishing time in exceptional circumstances, as requested by Supervisors or Managers.
- Communicate to Supervisors or Managers unrepaired faults or defects or requirements for Spare Parts.
- To attend on-site and off-site training as required.
- Undertake any other ad hoc duties as prescribed by your supervisor within scope of skill and capability.
- Requirement to work Monday
- Friday to cover on site operational hours of 08:00 – 17:00.
What you’ll need to do the role:
- Level 2 NVQ
- Level 2 National/Diploma Certificate
- Working at height, Ladder & tower scaffolds
- Proven experience of working in a similar environment
- Knowledge and understanding of Building Services
- Good communication and customer service skills
What we offer
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, and more.
- Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
- A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
- Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- Interesting and enjoyable work.
- Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.
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