General Maintenance Assistant
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Taunton, TA1 5DA
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 September 2026
15 days left
Job description
Are you a motivated and driven individual with a background in maintenance? Here at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust we value the contribution that all o...
The role will involve undertaking unsupervised (once trained), planned preventative maintenance routines and reactive maintenance work.
We are looking for someone who has a passion for maintenance, a committed team player who can provide a high quality and dedicated service, improving the delivery of maintenance at the Hospital.
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Level ICT
- Relevant NVQ level 2/3 or Vocational maintenance qualification.
Desirable
- Relevant certificated training in the use of power tools
- Relevant certificated training in COSHH
Experience
Essential
- Previous site maintenance experience preferably within a large organisation.
Desirable
- Have experience of working in a healthcare environment
- Experience of electrical, mechanical services e.g., emergency light testing, water testing/ legionella sampling etc. replacing door furniture.
- Working knowledge of health and safety policies, infection control and work procedures
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Evidence of a good standard of literacy/English language skills, spoken and written
- Full UK Driving License
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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