Job Description

We are looking for a Mechanical Assistant to join our hard working Estate team. As a Mechanical Assistant you will assist in the provision of a high quality, efficient, responsive, flexible & effective estates service to Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.
As a mechanical assistant you will be working as part of a multi-disciplined team within Estates reporting to the Estates Officer (Operational).
Assisting in the maintenance and repair of installations, plant and equipment to keep unplanned downtime to a minimum,complying with the Health & Safety at work Act and other legislation, to maximise efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Main duties of the job
For this role you will be able to manage your own allocated workload.
Work unsupervised in the course of maintenance duties, including responding to out of hour requests in conjunction with other staff involved in the Estates on-call service.
Flushing of water outlets and support senior maintenance staff in routine water testing and sampling activities so as to maintain compliance with ACOP L8.
Minor plumbing and mechanical tasks and assist building trades where appropriate, whilst having an understanding of the operation of building services inNHS buildings to maintain safe and efficient operation of the buildings and building services
Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM). Follow PPM Schedules, completing necessary report sheets and test certificates and updating Plant Room Log Books.
You will be guided by departmental precedents and clearly defined occupational policies, protocol, standard operating procedures (SOP's) and codes of conduct. Work is supervised and results/outcomes are assessed at agreed intervals. More senior Estates Officers are available for reference.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Details
Date posted
26 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum pro rata if part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
269-SFT9353
Job locations
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential

• oRecognised and registered EITB, City & Guilds, modern apprenticeship, NVQ level 3 or approved equivalent training in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Plumbing.
• oDemonstrable in-depth knowledge and experience within the required technical disciplines (e.g. BMS, decontamination etc
• oKnowledge of operation / maintenance / fault finding / repair / diagnostics, testing and installation work associated with complex electrical and electronic installations and equipment in an economic, efficient and safe manner.
• oKnowledge of the application of: Health and Safety legislation, ACOPs, guidance and rules, NHS technical standards (e.g. Health Technical Memoranda) and Trust policies, basic life support and emergency aid and where required a readiness to train.

Desirable

• oCommitment to customer care.
• oAbility to be part of an out of hours on call rota.
• oSpecialist knowledge gained from working in a health care engineering environment or prepared to work towards gaining.
• oIT literacy or willing to train to ECDL level 2 standard (use of Microsoft Office suite). Knowledge of/readiness to undertake training on and use of the Trust's computer based asset and condition based maintenance management system.

Person Specification
Essential
Essential

• oRecognised and registered EITB, City & Guilds, modern apprenticeship, NVQ level 3 or approved equivalent training in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Plumbing.
• oDemonstrable in-depth knowledge and experience within the required technical disciplines (e.g. BMS, decontamination etc
• oKnowledge of operation / maintenance / fault finding / repair / diagnostics, testing and installation work associated with complex electrical and electronic installations and equipment in an economic, efficient and safe manner.
• oKnowledge of the application of: Health and Safety legislation, ACOPs, guidance and rules, NHS technical standards (e.g. Health Technical Memoranda) and Trust policies, basic life support and emergency aid and where required a readiness to train.

Desirable

• oCommitment to customer care.
• oAbility to be part of an out of hours on call rota.
• oSpecialist knowledge gained from working in a health care engineering environment or prepared to work towards gaining.
• oIT literacy or willing to train to ECDL level 2 standard (use of Microsoft Office suite). Knowledge of/readiness to undertake training on and use of the Trust's computer based asset and condition based maintenance management system.

Skills Required