Maintenance Operative

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We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.

Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Estates Team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust as a Maintenance Operative. Working across our hospital sites, you will play a vital role in helping to maintain a safe, reliable and efficient environment for patients, visitors and staff.

This is a varied, hands‑on role where no two days are the same. You will undertake planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of engineering services, building fabric and healthcare facilities, supporting the operation of critical hospital infrastructure. Working alongside skilled tradespeople and specialist teams, you will contribute to the upkeep of essential systems that enable high quality patient care.

We are looking for a practical and enthusiastic individual with experience in general maintenance, building or engineering works, who is keen to develop new skills and work as part of a supportive team. A flexible approach, commitment to health and safety, and excellent customer service skills are essential.

In return, ESHT offers a rewarding career within the NHS, comprehensive training and development opportunities, access to a wide range of employee benefits, and the opportunity to make a real difference in an organisation that supports thousands of patients every day. Join us and become part of a team that takes pride in keeping our hospitals running safely and effectively.

The Maintenance Operative will carry out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and minor installation works across a wide range of building, mechanical and electrical systems within the Trust's hospital estate. Duties include maintaining plant and equipment, undertaking statutory compliance tasks, carrying out minor building fabric repairs, monitoring critical services, recording maintenance activities using CAFM systems, and supporting the safe operation of healthcare facilities.

The postholder will work closely with colleagues, contractors and clinical teams, providing a flexible, customer‑focused service while adhering to health and safety procedures and supporting the delivery of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

• Practical experience in general building, engineering or maintenance work.
• Ability to carry…