Job Advert
Maintenance Assistant
Location: Tees Valley Hospital, Middlesbrough (Based)/ Cobalt Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Hours: Part Time, weekly hours
The role:
We currently have a great opportunity for a Maintenance Assistant to join our team at Tees Valley Hospital, Middlesbrough. You will play a key role in ensuring the upkeep and presentation of our facilities. This position is ideal for a reliable individual seeking hands-on experience and dedicated to maintaining a safe, welcoming environment.
Where you will be based:
Tees Valley Hospital is Teesside’s private hospital situated on the doorstep of the Tees Valley community and provides surgical, medical and assessment services on the grounds of Acklam Hall in Middlesbrough.
Some responsibilities include:
Responding to departmental maintenance requests in all areas of the hospital in a timely manner
Managing maintenance folder to log, plan and complete job requests in a timely manner
Proactively identify areas and items in need of repair in a timely manner
Basic plumbing tasks: repair showers, sinks and toilets, fix minor leaks and unblock sinks, fixing radiators
Basic carpentry jobs including replacing door locks, hanging shelves and pictures.
Changing light bulbs and minor electrical work
Basic decorating jobs: general painting / decorating, filling wall defects
Moving of furniture and equipment
Required Skills & Experience:
General maintenance knowledge and experience
Good understanding of Health and Safety procedures and best practice
Good fault-finding skills
Ability to work as part of a team and independently
Good communication skills
Confident team player
Clean Valid driving license
Why join us?
At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people:
Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security
Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants
Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance
Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary
Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period
Employee Assistance Programme
Work–Life Balance
25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
Flexible shift patterns, where possible
Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you
Career Development & Recognition
Lifestyle & Everyday Perks
Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts
Cycle2Work scheme
Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible
Free parking on site, where possible