Estates Building Technician

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the post holder will ensure the RHN Estate is maintained in accordance with industry best practice, to the appropriate quality and standards expected within a healthcare establishment. Using the post holder's specific trade skills and knowledge, install, repair and maintain the Hospitals' building fabric, fixtures and fittings, finishes and decorations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake planned maintenance tasks to the building fabric as required within given priorities & time frames as generated from CAFM system.
• Carry out with minimum supervision, reactive repairs to building fabric both internal & external.
• Undertake minor building carpentry and decorating projects as requested by department managers.
• Undertake annual inspection of fire and non-fire doors across the estate.
• Change and repair locks & other ironmongery fittings.
• Other building related tasks as required by the Management team.
• Work within the On Call Rota, responding to any emergency breakdown requests outside of normal working hours.

Qualifications / Training

• Carpentry or construction industry qualification (or equivalent).
• Completion of a recognised CITB apprenticeship (or equivalent).

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience working in a hospital or similar environment (including acute settings).
• Experience working in both old and new buildings.
• Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on building fabric in a healthcare environment.

Knowledge

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Adaptable to change.
• Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation.
• Understanding of statutory compliance and best practice ACOPs.
• Knowledge of HTMs and HBNs.
• Ability to make judgements where situations require analysis rather than straightforward decisions.
• Knowledge of, and ability to carry out, minor works of other trades following training.

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

Organisation

Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is a leading national centre of excellence and one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK. Set in a stunning Grade II listed Victorian building, the RHN provides adult person-centred services across the entire care pathway—from post-acute rehabilitation to end-of-life care—for people with complex neuro-disabilities and their families. Underpinned by a strong research and education framework, the RHN is more than a hospital; it is a vibrant community where residents engage in music, art, and holistic support to achieve the best possible quality of life. RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.

Why join RHN

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement.
• Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing.
• On-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club.
• Staff benefits such as cycle to work, tech purchase scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more.