Engineering Maintenance Assistant

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

About us

‎University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern hospital trusts in the country, operating across Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. We serve around three million people and are recognised for our facilities, teaching, and research. UHNM is also the specialist centre for major trauma in the North Midlands and North Wales. We foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity, valuing every staff member and their contribution.

 

Employer: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Position: Engineering Maintenance Assistant 

Salary: £24,465 a year

Job Type: Full-time 

Work location: Stoke-on-Trent, UK.

 

What We Offer:

• ‎A structured initial training period with the Retained Estates Team at Royal Stoke University Hospital.
• ‎Opportunity to work within a large, supportive Estates Team at our new Clinical Diagnostic Centre in Hanley CDC.
• ‎Exposure to a range of engineering maintenance and repair duties across hospital facilities.
• ‎Development packages designed to help staff fulfil their potential.

Other Benefits:

• Inclusive and diverse work environment with fair and transparent career development opportunities.
• ‎Supportive culture where staff feel valued and respected.
• ‎Contribution to a high-standard healthcare service that impacts thousands of patients.
• ‎Professional growth and learning opportunities within a nationally recognised NHS Trust.

Your Role Will Include:

• ‎As an Estates Engineering Maintenance Assistant, you will:
• ‎Carry out maintenance and repairs within the hospital’s facilities.
• ‎Provide support to other tradesmen within the Estates Department.
• ‎Contribute to the high level of service and operational efficiency of the Trust.
• ‎Work as part of a large, enthusiastic, and collaborative team.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in engineering maintenance, repairs, and services (preferred).
• ‎Strong teamwork skills and the ability to provide support to colleagues.
• ‎Enthusiasm and willingness to learn in a dynamic hospital environment.
• ‎Candidates with a Graduate Visa are welcome, but UHNM cannot offer future visa sponsorship.

 

Join University Hospitals of North Midlands and be part of a team that keeps one of the UK’s largest and most modern NHS facilities running smoothly. If you are keen, motivated, and ready to develop your engineering skills while making a tangible difference to patient care, this is your chance to grow in a supportive and inclusive environment where every contribution matters.

 

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification, or contact the hiring manager for further details about this vacancy using the contact details below.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

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