Job IntroductionHealthy 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 Benefits20 Days Holiday per YearLocation is Royal Stoke HospitalCheck your local transport links here:Plan Your Journey | Traveline- the destination you should input is: ST4 6QG Please note a full driving license is required for this role.Please take the time to read the attached job descriptionJob IntroductionHealthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.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 aa Estates Assistant atRoyal Stoke Hospital, you'll be the go-to expert for technical support and maintenance across equipment, building systems, and utility services.Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.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/ 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 assetsWhat 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 LicenseWhat we offer:Working at Sodexo isn't just a job — it's a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:Mental health and wellbeing resourcesEmployee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP accessDiscounts on high street brands for you and your familySalary finance tools and financial wellbeing resourcesRetirement savings plan and life insuranceFull 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 environmentCompetitive payReady 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!About SodexoAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day 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 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.Clickhereto read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.