Maintenance Assistant

Job Introduction

• Maintenance Assistant (DSD)
• £13.17 to £14.05, Dependant on Experience
• 37.5 Hours Per Week
• Monday to Friday
• Location is Manchester Foundation NHS Trust Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL

Are you passionate about maintaining high standards of safety and reliability within a healthcare environment? We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Decontamination Maintenance Assistant to join our team at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. 

In this crucial role, you will support the operation and maintenance of essential engineering plant, equipment, and services across our Trust properties. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with practical maintenance skills, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to delivering safe, efficient, and compliant decontamination services. If you possess a proactive mindset, a strong work ethic, and a desire to contribute to a vital healthcare function, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

• Assist maintenance and repair of decontamination equipment
• Support PPM schedules and inspections
• Carry out basic fault finding and escalating issues
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and readiness
• Assist contractors and service providers
• Maintain records and documentation using the CMMS system (Maximo)
• Follow health and safety procedures
• Assist with general estates maintenance tasks
• Participate in training and development

What You Bring:

• Qualified to a minimum of 5 grade (C Grade) at Maths, English and Science
• Basic knowledge of mechanical or electrical systems
• Practical hands on maintenance skills
• Good organisational and record keeping ability
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Understanding of health and safety requirements
• Willingness to undertake training and development
• Experience in a healthcare, estates, or maintenance environment
• Familiarity with decontamination or sterilisation equipment
• Awareness of HTM guidance 
• Relevant vocational qualification for example NVQ level 2 or 3

Electricians play a vital role within the hospital team by embodying and supporting the shared values of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

Their work reflects compassion through ensuring a safe, reliable, and efficient electrical environment for patients and staff, which is essential for effective care and recovery. By utilising innovative technologies and data driven approaches, they contribute to the hospital’s commitment to continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and environmentally sustainable practices.

Collaboration is key, as electricians work closely with healthcare professionals, facilities teams, and external partners to maintain a seamless and safe environment.

Ultimately, the electricians team help uphold the safety, functionality, and sustainability of the hospital’s electrical infrastructure, supporting the broader mission of quality care. technician’s expertise enhances the hospital’s ability to deliver high quality, equitable care, making them an invaluable and valued member of the healthcare team.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Career progression for the caring profession.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of Onsite Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents and Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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