Average Maintenance Assistant salary in the UK

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you’ll help to create the safe and attractive surroundings that enable us to give our residents the quality care and support they deserve. It’s important that our homes give the right first impression and that every area is always well-maintained. The role of Maintenance Assistant offers plenty of variety as you’ll undertake a range of tasks to make sure our building and grounds are at their best all day, every day. ABOUT YOUYou’ll need some experience of property maintenance to join us as a Maintenance Assistant. We’ll also want to see a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in our residents. As well as that, you should be reliable and ready to turn your hand to a range of tasks all focused on keeping the home maintained to the highest standards. REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:• Free training and development for all roles• Access to wellbeing and support tools• A range of retail discounts and savings• Unlimited referrals with our 'Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme• 'Employee of the Month’ rewards and 'Long Service Awards’ And so much more! If you’d like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Job description Job Title: Maintenance Technician Location: Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Stockport, SK2 7JE Shift Pattern: Monday- Friday 8am-4pm (37.5 hours a week) Pay: £14.53 an hour Trust Location: Stockport NHS Foundation Trust About the Trust: Stepping Hill Hospital is located on Poplar Grove Stockport, and it is easily accessible via both car and public transport. There is on-site parking (fees will apply). It has an on-site restaurant where staff are eligible for a discount. There is also a café where drinks and light snacks are available. There are also on-site shops and free Wi-Fi. What you'll be responsible for: · The primary responsibility will involve the maintenance of electrical lighting, power installations, motors, HVAC, control circuits including timers/contactors/overloads/interlocks etc within buildings, electrical plant and equipment. Electrical systems and associated equipment on both LV and SELV operating voltages · To act as Team Leader for in house staff and contractors and to offer assistance and technical support/instruction where required or instructed by Estates Managers · Provide recall to ensure that emergency repairs occurring out of normal hours are attended to. · Liaise and work with other trades/disciplines including external agencies (contractors). · Interpret engineering drawings and instruct and advise others. · Must be able to work efficiently with minimum supervision. You'll have the following skills/experience: · NVQ Level 2 in Electrical or Mechanical Services · Experience in an Electrical or Mechanical services environment. · Working as part of a team. · Experience of working at heights · Experience of working in confined spaces As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits: · Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week · Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days- call us anytime · Multi locational- work across neighbouring Trusts · Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your "My Bank" shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone · Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements · Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more · Build holiday allowance for every shift you work- your work life balance is important to us · Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yours Who are NHS Professionals? We specialise in putting people in place to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members. As an equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants form a range of backgrounds to apply. Apply Today By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas. Disclaimer Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. NHS Professionals manage your data, please see our Privacy Notice on our website.

Do you hold a City & Guilds qualification, an NVQ3 level Qualification, or a Health and Safety certification, e.g., a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card / Health and Safety passport scheme?Do you hold a recognised building trade qualification?Will you be interested in working as a Maintenance Assistant within the Healthcare sector?If so, can you work in Dorchester temporarily, which is expected to last 3 months and maybe longer, from 8am - 4:15pm Monday to Friday? We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant to join our healthcare client based in Dorchester, ideally to start employment as soon as possible. Maintenance Assistant Reporting to: Fabric Team Supervisor Location: Dorchester Job Type: Temporary Duration of booking: Temporary booking expected to last 3 months and maybe longer Proposed start date: ASAP Sector: Healthcare Working environment: Hospital Band: 3 Pay Rates: £12.82 PAYE inclusive of holiday pay per hour Working Days and Hours: Monday-Friday, 08.00am-16.15pm Job Purpose and duties To work as part of the Fabric Team to support the activities of the Estates and Facilities Department in the assessment, maintenance, decoration, and repair of the hospital estate by responding to requests from end-users, planning and undertaking general maintenance tasks related to all properties, conducting minor installations and repairs to the structure fabric, fixtures and fittings. This may include; Decoration, e.g., painting, tiling, plaster repairs, etc.Carpentry/Joinery, boxing in, cupboards, shelving, etc.Flooring, carpet tiles, lino, etc.Grounds & Gardens, drains and gullies, etc.Non-Destructive Entry, locks, keys, code pads, etc. Qualifications, Skills and Experience City & Guilds qualification, NVQ3 Qualification or certification in Health and Safety, e.g., Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS), Health and Safety passport scheme.A recognised qualification in the building trades. Questions Do you have experience working as Maintenance Assistant or similar?Do you have experience working as Maintenance Assistant or similar within an NHS, healthcare or public sector environment?Do you have City & Guilds qualification or an NVQ3 level qualification?Do you have a recognised qualification in the building trades?Do you meet the criteria above and if so, are you available to start working immediately or within 1 week preferably if successful? Please Note This position is subject to full candidate screening including employment history, right-to-work and DBS checks being undertaken. Completion of mandatory online training modules may also be required, to begin working in this role, if employment is offered. Apply now if you wish to be considered and meet the criteria above.