Spire Southampton Hospital is recruiting for an experienced maintenance assistant to join their established team on permanent full-time basis
The purpose of this role is to work within the Estates and Engineering department to ensure a high-quality service is provided to meet the expectations of the internal and external customers. You will be reporting to the Estates Manager to complete internal and external maintenance and grounds tasks.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Working to a list of requests for general maintenance tasks.
• Completing painting and decoration to a high standard
• Making minor repairs to the internal and external structure, fabric, fixtures and fittings of the facility.
• Keep the grounds of the facility clean and tidy and free from litter.
• Keep the car park in good repair ensuring it is clear of litter and properly swept and that all signage is clean, clear from obstruction and in good repair.
• Ensure any external garden furniture and fittings such as fences and gates are clean and in good repair.
• Move furniture and other items within the hospital as required, and assist the porters with the unloading of heavy deliveries.
• To collect and transport mail, notes, equipment and any other requested
• Work with the porters and engineers to ensure the smooth running of the hospital

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience coming from a similar role based on the duties and responsibilities stated above.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and social skills and an open, friendly nature.
• Able to complete highly physical tasks such as cleaning, moving/building furniture, sweeping etc.
• Ability to work without supervision and at your own initiative.
• Although this is a bank contract, you must have the flexibility to work different shifts
• Painting and Decorating experience

Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Health Assessment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sharesave
• Free DBS
• Free Car park

Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
We commit to our employee’s well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Closing date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.