Job overview

Join our ambitious Estates Team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.  We are on a mission to become the best Estates team in the NHS! 

As an Estates Maintenance Worker, you'll join our dedicated 40 member team where continuous learning and development are at the heart of everything we do.  We're looking for two skilled professionals who will contribute to the safe and efficient operation of our hospital facilities.

Adherence to comply with Trust regulations is a must, particularly those governing Health and Safety at work, and report any defects or hazards to the appropriate manager promptly. 

Main duties of the job

As a vital member of our Estates team, you will contribute to the safe and efficient operation of our hospital facilities. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

 Planned & Reactive Maintenance:

• • Conducting routine checks and maintenance across various systems, such as emergency lighting testing in line with Trust schedules.

General Building & Electrical Support:

• • Carrying out basic electrical and mechanical repairs, such as changing light bulbs, replacing lamps, and repairing nurse call handsets.
  • Performing minor building fabric repairs, including basic plumbing, ceiling tile replacement, and simple joinery/decoration works. 

Operational Monitoring & Compliance:

• • Collecting and accurately recording operational data, including utility meter readings and basic plant performance monitoring. 

Safety & Quality Assurance:

• • Maintaining the cleanliness and safe condition of all hospital equipment, machinery, tools, vehicles, and work areas.
  • Ensuring strict adherence to all Health and Safety regulations and Trust procedures, always prioritizing the well-being of staff, patients, and visitors.

Professional Development & Teamwork:

• • Working collaboratively within the Estates team, demonstrating initiative and flexibility to meet service needs.

Working for our organisation

 Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. 

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [email protected] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.