Maintenance Assistant
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24000.00 - £24000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Horsham, RG12 2DR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | M0025-26-0017 |
Summary
At NHS Property Services, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our People Strategy - Get, Grow, and Keep Great People - is all about building a valuesdriven culture where colleagues and customers are at the heart of everything we do. We have a permanent position available for a mobile Maintenance Assistant to join our team at Horsham - Horsham Community Hospital. Starting salary: From £24,000 (Depending on experience) Working hours: 37.5 hours per week Typical pattern: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Driving licence: Essential DBS: Will be completed before start date Training: Provided as needed Key Responsibilities This role will support the delivery of fabric and maintenance tasks within NHS Property Services premises. Duties include: Carrying out general maintenance and fabric tasks Completing customerbillable works, including: Basic carpentry Painting and decorating General repair work Supporting specialist colleagues (electricians, plumbers, etc.) where required Ensuring work is carried out safely and to a high standard Where You'll Be This is a mobile role covering Horsham, Burgess Hill & North Sussex with your base hub being Horsham Community Hospital. What We Can Offer You We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary, we will also offer: 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave Smarter Working Policy, empowering you to work flexibly where possible Training and development opportunities, supported by our Professional Excellence Framework SMART Pension with up to 6% employer contribution Access to a range of flexible benefits, including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work scheme A strong Colleague Assistance Programme providing support across all areas of life An Organisation With a Purpose We are passionate about giving back - putting money back into the NHS, fundraising for our charity partners, supporting colleagues to volunteer, and working towards a sustainable, netzero future by 2050. Every colleague is empowered to make a difference. At NHS Property Services, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from disabled people and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. If you require support or adjustments, please let us know - we're here to help. We celebrate diversity and continue to build an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential. We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once high volumes are reached. Check out more about Life at NHSPS on our LinkedIn page!