Maintenance Assistant

DHU Healthcare; Derby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000

Job description

Maintenance Assistant:

Advance your career as a Maintenance Assistant with DHU Healthcare!

At DHU, we are looking for a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to join our dynamic Estates Team. Based at Derby, you will take responsibility for both reactive and planned routine maintenance across DHU's property portfolio. You'll work collaboratively with stakeholders and contractors to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, efficient service that supports all areas of our business.

This is your opportunity to contribute to continual improvement, ensuring our facilities remain safe, functional, and compliant while meeting the needs of our growing organisation.

Location: Derby

What DHU can offer you:

Working Patterns: We recognise that 9-5 doesn't work for everyone, so we have a range of working patterns available to suit your work/life balance. Our friendly team will work with you to find the best fixed pattern for us both.

Competitive salary: £24,071- £25,675 (Band 3)

Generous annual leave entitlement: Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro Rata/ Per Annum

Employee benefits:

As part of our team at DHU Healthcare, we believe in rewarding you, our colleague, for your hard work and dedication to providing the very best in patient care. As part of our team, you can enjoy a host of benefits to enhance your wellbeing.

Health Cash Plan: We take care of your health and wellbeing with health cash plans provided through Westfield Health. A health cash plan allows you to claim money back, up to set limits, towards the cost of your essential healthcare, as well as providing access to valuable health and wellbeing services.

NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence, allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you!

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.

Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.

What your typical day looks like:

1. Maintain DHU's premises and assets, including minor building repairs, redecoration, and plumbing.
2. Conduct planned maintenance checks (fire alarms, generators, water temperatures) and carry out remedial works.
3. Assist with stock control, furniture/equipment moves, and general portering.
4. Perform grounds and garden maintenance, including litter picking and tool upkeep.
5. Manage contractors, support team members, and adapt to organisational needs.

To be a successful Maintenance Assistant, you will need:

1. Relevant qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds) and experience in building maintenance.
2. Full clean UK driving license and knowledge of health & safety responsibilities.
3. Ability to prioritise tasks, use initiative, and work flexibly.
4. Physically capable of lifting heavy objects, working at heights, and using tools/machinery.
5. Willingness to adapt and meet operational requirements.

We understand that digital applications may not be suitable for everyone. If you need to apply in a different way that better meets your needs, please reach out to us, and we will gladly accommodate your application in a format that works for you. For more details about our recruitment process, contact our team of talent acquisition professionals.

At DHU HealthCare we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and we remain committed to ensuring every person, in each of our teams, can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. As such, we would welcome applications from diverse audiences representing the communities we continue to serve.

We proudly embrace forces-friendly practices and dedicate unwavering support to our Veterans/Service Leavers; Reservists; Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and military spouses/partners, fostering a workplace that values their unique skills and contributions.