General Maintenance Assistant – Mechanical (Shift Working)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | + RRP @ £1,000 + AFC shift allowance |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Bournemouth, BH7 7DW |
| Cwmni: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7680994/153-CO05419 |
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A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.
University Hospitals Dorset are looking to recruit a General Maintenance Assistant - Mechanical (Shift working) to work as part of their Estates team on the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site.
The General Maintenance Assistant Mechanical (Shift working) works as part of a team that covers the hospital mechanical and plumbing systems and equipment 7 days per week and is responsible for the day-to-day repairs, operation and first line response of the Trust mechanical and plumbing equipment and systems.
You will operate and maintain the Trusts mechanical and plumbing equipment & systems including but not limited to unblocking basins, sinks, wc's and drains and heating and hot & cold water systems (including thermostatic mixer valve servicing), water temperature monitoring duties, ventilation & air conditioning systems and other mechanical and plumbing systems and equipment found in the healthcare environment, in an economic, efficient and safe manner, in accordance with legislation and agreed standards.
Please note if you previously applied and were not successful, we will not be able to reconsider your application within 3 months.
The post holder will have a full Driving licence ( vehicle group A ).
Additional contact information:Anthony Richards, Estates Officer (Mechanical) 0300 019 4199
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: 13th January 2026
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate an keen understanding of all modern general mechanical and plumbing maintenance activities, both reactive and planned; they will require a willingness to learn, be a dedicated team player and have a proven track record.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
So why join us?
• Enhanced annual leave starting at 27 days (PLUS Bank Holidays)
• Training/development opportunities
• Access to health and wellbeing services
• Enrolment into the generous NHS pension scheme
• NHS discounts at thousands of retailers with a Blue Light Card
Salary saving schemes such as home electronics, bike and car schemes
• The post holder will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance and repair of the building fabric and building services installations within the trust in line with current policies and procedures.
• The post holder will carry out basic servicing, repairs and fault finding on mechanical and plumbing equipment.
• The post holder will carry out the clearing of blockages in drainage pipework and cleaning of gullies, grates and traps.
• The post holder will carry out any other duties within the Estates function which may be required by the General & Estates Manager within the scope of the individual’s competence or as laid down in agreements between the Department of Health and Social Security and Trade Unions
This advert closes on Friday 2 Jan 2026
University Hospitals Dorset are looking to recruit a General Maintenance Assistant - Mechanical (Shift working) to work as part of their Estates team on the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site.
The General Maintenance Assistant Mechanical (Shift working) works as part of a team that covers the hospital mechanical and plumbing systems and equipment 7 days per week and is responsible for the day-to-day repairs, operation and first line response of the Trust mechanical and plumbing equipment and systems.
You will operate and maintain the Trusts mechanical and plumbing equipment & systems including but not limited to unblocking basins, sinks, wc's and drains and heating and hot & cold water systems (including thermostatic mixer valve servicing), water temperature monitoring duties, ventilation & air conditioning systems and other mechanical and plumbing systems and equipment found in the healthcare environment, in an economic, efficient and safe manner, in accordance with legislation and agreed standards.
Please note if you previously applied and were not successful, we will not be able to reconsider your application within 3 months.
The post holder will have a full Driving licence ( vehicle group A ).
Additional contact information:Anthony Richards, Estates Officer (Mechanical) 0300 019 4199
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: 13th January 2026
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate an keen understanding of all modern general mechanical and plumbing maintenance activities, both reactive and planned; they will require a willingness to learn, be a dedicated team player and have a proven track record.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
So why join us?
• Enhanced annual leave starting at 27 days (PLUS Bank Holidays)
• Training/development opportunities
• Access to health and wellbeing services
• Enrolment into the generous NHS pension scheme
• NHS discounts at thousands of retailers with a Blue Light Card
Salary saving schemes such as home electronics, bike and car schemes
• The post holder will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance and repair of the building fabric and building services installations within the trust in line with current policies and procedures.
• The post holder will carry out basic servicing, repairs and fault finding on mechanical and plumbing equipment.
• The post holder will carry out the clearing of blockages in drainage pipework and cleaning of gullies, grates and traps.
• The post holder will carry out any other duties within the Estates function which may be required by the General & Estates Manager within the scope of the individual’s competence or as laid down in agreements between the Department of Health and Social Security and Trade Unions
This advert closes on Friday 2 Jan 2026
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