Estates Assistant

Job Introduction

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 40 Hours a Week / Any 5 days out of 7
• £13.09 per hour
• Uniform Provided / Access to Blue Light Card / Sodexo Benefits
• 20 Days Holiday per Year
• Location:
  
  Royal Stoke Hospital

Please note a full driving licence is required for this role, and for insurance purposes must be over 21.

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance of building fabric, plant, and equipment in line with regulations, HTMs, manufacturers' guidance, and the Project Agreement. Including window cleaning/ external, cladding cleans, roof inspections, ladder inspections at both Royal Stoke and Haywood.
• Support the Building & Fabric Management and Hard FM teams to meet contractual response times, rectification targets, and documentation requirements.
• Assist with statutory and annual maintenance programmes, including shutdowns of occupied areas where required.
• Ensure safe operation, calibration, and maintenance of equipment, identifying sources of error and maintaining safe systems of work.
• Manage reactive maintenance services during normal and out-of-hours hospital operations.
• Gather technical information, compare Department of Health guidance, and support efficient parts identification and ordering processes.
• Maintain strong communication and working relationships with Trust managers, clinical and non-clinical staff, helpdesk teams, and relevant working groups.
• Promote compliance with Health & Safety legislation, site policies, cleaning regimes, and undertake additional training while maintaining a hands‑on approach.
• ADHOC tasks such as moving equipment between sites and identifying assets.

• Strong interest in the facilities industry with relevant maintenance or engineering experience (healthcare environment desirable).
• Confident, capable, and self‑motivated individual able to assess situations and adapt to changing priorities.
• Logical problem‑solver who remains calm under pressure and understands urgency of response.
• Enthusiastic, driven, and prepared to work overtime when required.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety principles and compliance requirements.
• Willingness to attend internal and external training courses to develop skills and knowledge.
• Computer literate with effective report‑writing capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a good standard of mathematical ability.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay