Building Support Assistant

Location: Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, Dumfries, DG2 8PS

Salary: £28,291 – £29,175 plus shift enhancements and potential AP/CP payments plus excellent benefits.

Schedule: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, working a mixture of early, late, night and weekend shifts: 6 am‑2 pm, 2 pm‑10 pm and 10 pm‑6 am.

As a Building Support Assistant in our Health team, you’ll help keep vital hospital facilities running safely and efficiently, supporting both planned and reactive maintenance activities that directly impact patient care and wellbeing.

• Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across engineering plant and equipment
• Carry out tasks such as filter changes, ductwork cleaning, and lighting replacements
• Assist technicians and craftspeople with fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs
• Complete service records, work orders, and logbooks using CAFM systems
• Work safely in a range of environments, including plant rooms and confined spaces
• Escort contractors and communicate effectively with colleagues regarding maintenance activities

• Experience in a building services or maintenance environment
• Relevant technical training or NVQ qualifications and health and safety awareness
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately
• Good IT skills and confidence using digital systems
• The ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and meet deadlines

An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire.

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Up to 6 % contributory pension scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development opportunities including internal courses and funding for qualifications
• Wellbeing support:
  Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime Healthline, wellbeing app, health cash plans and leisure centre discounts
• Access to employee networks and a culture of inclusion
• Paid volunteering day each year and payroll giving options

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants. We support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through our “Ban the Box” pledge.