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Job SummaryAre you looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity to join our Estates Department at East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust (ESNEFT).We have an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Maintenance Assistant (mechanical/electrical/building) to undertake a wide range of duties within a busy and dedicated in-house workforce serving a general acute hospital. You will be based at Ipswich Hospital and travel to other ESNEFT sites as required. The role requires a highly motivated, dependable and flexible person with good communication and interpersonal skills who is capable of working to a high standard with minimum supervision.Main dutiesWork in accordance with the requirements of HTM, fire code, health and safety regulations/guidelines and Trust''s health and safety polices.Be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.Actively participate in the operation and control of engineering planned maintenance schemes.Actively participate in the operation of the Trust''s current work management control scheme by working within the scheme including completion of all paperwork/IT required by the scheme.Work overtime to carry out emergency repairs as required by management.Undertake emergency cover on site, providing cover for all building services to ensure that emergency repairs occurring out of normal working hours are attended to.During normal working hours and emergency cover on site, carry Trust communication devices to facilitate immediate response to emergencies.About UsWe are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients'' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what''s widely regarded as the world''s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.Employer website: posted: 22 January 2026Pay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: Band 3Salary: 24,937 to 26,598 a year per annumContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeJob locations: Ipswich Hospital, IP4 5PDPerson SpecificationEssential qualificationsRelevant NVQ level 2 or experienceGood Standard level of EducationPrevious ''in-house'' training associated with Building services, engineering or maintenanceEssential experienceA good general knowledge of maintenance and recording requirements including the use of relevant tools and equipment.IT literateA Basic Knowledge of workshop safety practicesDesirable experienceDemonstrable previous experience of Building Services maintenance.Essential knowledge and skillsTo be able to practically demonstrate a good understanding of Building Services maintenance, repair and operation.Demonstrate the ability to undertake unsupervised routine maintenance and repair work.Good communication skillsAbility to prioritise and identify urgent actionsDriver, holding a valid UK Driving licence.Desirable knowledge and skillsGood fault finding and repair skills.Commitment to personal Development.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr