We're looking for a proactive and reliable Estates Maintenance Worker to join our dedicated team at the Royal United Hospital.
In this hands-on role, you'll carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs across the hospital site, helping to ensure our facilities remain safe, functional, and welcoming for patients, staff, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities:
Undertake general maintenance tasks and minor repair work as directed across the hospital estate.
Support and assist qualified tradespeople in carrying out maintenance and repair activities.
Respond to maintenance requests promptly and professionally, ensuring minimal disruption to hospital operations.
Carry out inspections, tests, repairs, installations, as directed on trust properties, plant and infrastructure.
Undertake work as identified on works dockets allocated to you completing the works docket legibly in accordance with the Estates procedure.
Report Faults identified either when carrying out routine checks /planned preventative Maintenance or in the course of the normal working day.
Undertake planned preventative maintenance checks and complete report sheets legibly as required, in accordance with trust procedures and policies.
Identify parts and or equipment required to carry out designated work and use Estates Stores system to obtain required items in accordance with Trust Standing Financial Instructions.
Investigate technical failures as directed and identify the permanent repair required, to ensure ongoing reliability and statutory compliance.
Assist other estate staff at all levels with technical works and technical problem solving where requested.
Adhere to the trust procedures where "permit to work " is in place
Book time worked and notes on all jobs using the handheld computerised CAFM system app. Also to use any other computer systems required to undertake works.
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research .
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.