General Maintenance Assistant – Mechanical; Shift

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

University Hospitals Dorset are looking to recruit a General Maintenance Assistant - Mechanical (Shift working) to work as part of their Estates team on the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site.

The General Maintenance Assistant Mechanical (Shift working) works as part of a team that covers the hospital mechanical and plumbing systems and equipment 7 days per week and is responsible for the day-to-day repairs, operation and first line response of the Trust mechanical and plumbing equipment and systems.

You will operate and maintain the Trusts mechanical and plumbing equipment & systems including but not limited to unblocking basins, sinks, wc's and drains and heating and hot & cold water systems (including thermostatic mixer valve servicing), water temperature monitoring duties, ventilation & air conditioning systems and other mechanical and plumbing systems and equipment found in the healthcare environment, in an economic, efficient and safe manner, in accordance with legislation and agreed standards.

Please note if you previously applied and were not successful, we will not be able to reconsider your application within 3 months.

The post holder will have a full Driving licence ( vehicle group A ).

Additional contact information:
Anthony Richards, Estates Officer (Mechanical)

Base

Location:

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: 12th January 2026

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

• The post holder will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance and repair of the building fabric and building services installations within the trust in line with current policies and procedures.
• The post holder will carry out basic servicing, repairs and fault finding on mechanical and plumbing equipment.
• The post holder will carry out the clearing of blockages in drainage pipework and cleaning of gullies, grates and traps.
• The post holder will carry out any other duties within the Estates function which may be required by the General & Estates Manager within the scope of the individual's competence or as laid down in agreements between the Department of Health and Social Security and Trade Unions.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate a keen understanding of all modern general mechanical and plumbing maintenance activities, both reactive and planned; they will require a willingness to learn, be a dedicated team player and have a proven track record.

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

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