Maintenance Assistant
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,863.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27863.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | Gateshead, NE96SX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | M9297-26-0009 |
Summary
Assist with/undertake the maintenance of plant, equipment and associated services at the request of engineering officers and or maintenance supervisor. Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspection and testing in accordance with procedures and manufacturers specifications, eg fire alarms, water, ventilation, drainage, etc. and completion of associated paperwork/reports. Training will be provided to ensure compliance requirements. Carry out minor reactive maintenance tasks and actively participate in the operation of the QE Facilities helpdesk, including the timely completion of work dockets via a PDA (handheld computer). Carry business / QEF communication mobile phone to enable post holder to be contacted by supervisor. The Postholder shall be occasionally required to work overtime, possibly with minimal notice, to carry out works in places not available during normal hours in order to ensure operational activities are maintained and will be expected to participate in all relevant training. Responsible for reporting to supervisor any faults or misuse of equipment.