Estates Maintenance Assistant | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	12 December 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£24,937 - £26,598 Per Annum
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	11 January 2026
Location:	Bognor Regis, PO22 9PP
Company:	Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7650158/150-GM2294-COR

Summary

The post holder will be expected to undertake semi-skilled craft duties to enable effective installation, maintenance and repair of a wide range of plant and equipment. Carry out day to day maintenance and fault repairs and testing as instructed by the Mechanical and Electrical Manager (M and E Manager) and other skilled trades.

To apply a flexible attitude and approach to carrying out all assigned tasks. The postholder must have good time management skills, be able to work alone or unsupervised when necessary and adhere to Health and Safety principles.



Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on thegov.uk websitebefore applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

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The post holder will be required to carry out basic maintenance and repair tasks on the following,

· Heating, hot and cold-water systems.

· Wastewater systems.

· Emergency generators.

· Air conditioning systems.

· Firefighting equipment.

· Lighting systems.

· Domestic electrical appliances

· Portable appliance testing and minor repairs

· Patient beds, bedside tables, cot sides etc.

· Catering equipment

· Plant room inspections and various other types of mechanical and electrical plant and equipment as required.

The post holder will also,

· Identify solutions to faults and present repair and replacement options to the M&E Manager.

· Work within Estates planned maintenance programmes, planning own work to meet requirements.

· Carry out plantroom and workshop cleaning and ensure all plant areas are maintained in a clean and tidy condition at all times.

· Complete regular utilities meter readings for water, gas, electricity, and fuel oil.

· Interpret and work from appropriate instructions drawings and specifications.

· Record accurately details of works completed including time, date, job content, location and materials used.

· Update logbooks, registers and other statutory records as directed by the M&E Manager.

· Assist other Estates staff as directed by the M&E Manager.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?
• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust

Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

a) Power tools and access equipment will be provided by the Trust and the postholder is responsible for storage and security of these. Basic tools are to be supplied and maintained by the craftsperson.

b) Will be required to fully participate in the effective running of a computer-aided facilities management (CAFM) system where applicable.

c) Maintain cleanliness and safety of their work area and workshop/storage areas.

d) The post holder will have use of a Trust credit card for the purchases of Trust materials/equipment only. It will be the post holder’s responsibility to ensure the security of the credit card.

e) Attend training sessions, seminars, and courses for the purpose of self development as directed by the Head of Estates Operations or Estates M&E Managers. Attend manufacturers training courses for engineering plant and equipment as required.

f) The post holder must wear the personal protection equipment provided and follow safety precautions. They should familiarise themselves with the Estates Department Tradesperson Safety Manual and ensure that safe working practices are adhered to in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

g) The post holder is required to familiarise themselves with Estates and Trust Policies and Procedures, to always adhere to them and to comment on any possible improvement or inaccuracies where appropriate.

h) To work to industry standards, local operating procedures, and policies. To work within Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) guidelines. Policies and Procedures and to always adhere to them.

i) The post holder must possess a full UK driving licence and be prepared to use own car to travel between SCFT properties to undertake duties.

j) Reimbursement is made for all authorised travel.


This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025