Maintenance Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are the NHS. We provide the care and services that you, we and our families would want to use.
At University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) our Teams are committed to building healthier lives, to do this we need to ensure of facilities, our buildings and our clinical areas are the very best.
To deliver on the above we have now created a vacancy for a Mechanical Maintenance Assistant to be based at Solihull
As a Maintenance Assistant you will perform unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work that does not require the attention of a fully qualified craftsperson
Applications are welcomed from candidate with the following experience/qualifications:
City & Guilds of London Institute Certificate in a relevant Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering discipline.
An equivalent qualification such as NVQ Level 2 in a relevant Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering discipline
BTEC/ONC in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
Additional relevant Competencies
Ideally you will have experience within a large multifaceted and complex organisation however candidates will be welcomed from all sectors.
A possible development opportunity for the right candidate.
In addition you can expect a starting salary of £21,730 rising to £23,177 with service, along with a annual pay review, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holiday and a globally recognised NHS pension.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £21,730.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 27/02/2023
Reference ID: HJ-JB
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Maintenance Assistant roles across University Hospitals Birmingham's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,730 - £21,730 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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