Estates Assistant in Stoke-on-Trent

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

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, including window cleaning, cladding cleans, roof inspections and ladder inspections at 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.

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 licence.

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.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On‑Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive 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.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo. We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications – so don't wait!