Maintenance Assistant
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27000-30000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | Amersham, HP11 2TT |
| Company: | Serco Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 307758-43990560 |
Summary
Maintenance Assistant
Location: Amersham Hospital, Amersham, HP7 0JD Salary: £27,000
- £30,000 pro rata depending on experience plus Serco benefits
Schedule: Fulltime 37.5 hours per week working between the hours
Maintenance Assistant
Location: Amersham Hospital, Amersham, HP7 0JD Salary: £27,000
- £30,000 pro rata depending on experience plus Serco benefits
Schedule: Fulltime 37.5 hours per week working between the hours
Ready to impact a better future? As a Maintenance Assistant in our UK and E Health team, you’ll help keep essential hospital environments safe, functional, and ready to support patient care. Every day, you’ll play a part in work that touches lives and strengthens the quality of healthcare services.
You’ll support the upkeep of the building fabric, plant, and equipment to ensure a well maintained, resilient environment for colleagues, patients, and visitors. Your work will help create the reliable spaces people depend on — and contribute to a healthier future for the communities we serve.
What you’ll do as a Maintenance Assistant You’ll be entrusted to:
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Carry out reactive repairs, defect work, servicing, commissioning, and maintenance across a wide range of hospital plant and equipment.
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Complete Planned Preventive Maintenance activities to support safe and reliable operations.
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Follow all Serco policies, procedures, workplace regulations, and bestpractice guidelines.
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Take a proactive approach to health and safety, reviewing systems and working practices to ensure continuous improvement.
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Work safely at all times, using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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Communicate promptly with supervisors or managers regarding unresolved faults, defects, or parts requirements.
-
Attend onsite and offsite training as needed to support your development.
Does this sound like you? You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
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Level 2 NVQ or Level 2 National/Diploma Certificate.
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Experience working in a similar environment, ideally within building services.
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Knowledge and understanding of building services systems.
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Strong communication and customer service skills.
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Confidence working at height and using ladders or tower scaffolds.
Vetting and checks:
An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.
Discover all you need to keep growing We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.
What we offer:
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Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
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Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
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Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
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Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
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Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime Healthline, wellbeing app, simply health cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
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Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
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Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
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Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme
Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.
Location: Amersham Hospital, Amersham, HP7 0JD Salary: £27,000
- £30,000 pro rata depending on experience plus Serco benefits
Schedule: Fulltime 37.5 hours per week working between the hours
Maintenance Assistant
Location: Amersham Hospital, Amersham, HP7 0JD Salary: £27,000
- £30,000 pro rata depending on experience plus Serco benefits
Schedule: Fulltime 37.5 hours per week working between the hours
Ready to impact a better future? As a Maintenance Assistant in our UK and E Health team, you’ll help keep essential hospital environments safe, functional, and ready to support patient care. Every day, you’ll play a part in work that touches lives and strengthens the quality of healthcare services.
You’ll support the upkeep of the building fabric, plant, and equipment to ensure a well maintained, resilient environment for colleagues, patients, and visitors. Your work will help create the reliable spaces people depend on — and contribute to a healthier future for the communities we serve.
What you’ll do as a Maintenance Assistant You’ll be entrusted to:
-
Carry out reactive repairs, defect work, servicing, commissioning, and maintenance across a wide range of hospital plant and equipment.
-
Complete Planned Preventive Maintenance activities to support safe and reliable operations.
-
Follow all Serco policies, procedures, workplace regulations, and bestpractice guidelines.
-
Take a proactive approach to health and safety, reviewing systems and working practices to ensure continuous improvement.
-
Work safely at all times, using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
-
Communicate promptly with supervisors or managers regarding unresolved faults, defects, or parts requirements.
-
Attend onsite and offsite training as needed to support your development.
Does this sound like you? You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
-
Level 2 NVQ or Level 2 National/Diploma Certificate.
-
Experience working in a similar environment, ideally within building services.
-
Knowledge and understanding of building services systems.
-
Strong communication and customer service skills.
-
Confidence working at height and using ladders or tower scaffolds.
Vetting and checks:
An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.
Discover all you need to keep growing We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.
What we offer:
-
Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
-
Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
-
Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
-
Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
-
Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime Healthline, wellbeing app, simply health cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
-
Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
-
Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
-
Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme
Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.
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