At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure smooth operations and maintenance at Royal Stoke Hospital.
- Company: Join Sodexo, a leader in facilities management with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, mental health resources, discounts, and flexible working.
- Other info: Inclusive employer with opportunities for growth and community involvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Interest in facilities, problem-solving skills, and a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 13.09 - 13.09 £ per hour.
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
Full driving license is required for this role, and for insurance purposes must be over 21.
As an Estates Assistant at Sodexo, we’re looking for someone who keeps things running smoothly—the one who knows how to solve problems, offer expert advice, and ensure the hospital estate operates at its best.
As an Estates Assistant at Royal Stoke Hospital, you'll be the go‑to expert for technical support and maintenance across equipment, building systems, and utility services.
What You’ll Do
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance of building fabric, plant, and equipment in line with regulations, HTMs, manufacturers’ guidance, and the Project Agreement.
- 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.
What You Bring
- 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 License.
What We Offer
- 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
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins. We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Estates Assistant in Stoke-on-Trent employer: Sodexo Group
Sodexo at Royal Stoke Hospital is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including mental health resources and a flexible working environment, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to the vital operations of healthcare facilities. Join a dynamic team where your contributions make a meaningful impact in the community.
