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Job summary

Main area
Maintenance
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
282-E1234
Employer
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Marsden Chelsea
Town
Chelsea
Salary
£30,546 - £32,207 per annum inc HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/02/2026 23:59

Employer heading

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust logo

Building Services Assistant (Building Bias)

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

The Estates Department operate and maintain, energy and environmental resources, controls, electrical and mechanical services providing power, lighting, heating, air conditioning to wards, outpatients and operating theatres.  Estates directly impacts on patient welfare, frontline clinical care, infection prevention and control and energy efficiency and sustainability across the Trust.   We have an exciting opportunity for a committed highly self-motivated individual, the Royal Marsden is looking  for a Building Services Assistant (Building Bias) to join the Estates Team in Chelsea .  This is a highly valuable broad ranging role, which will expose the Building Services Assistant (Building Bias) to the whole range of Estates services including mechanical, electrical, building & energy control systems and project management.  The candidate must be highly proactive in developing their technical knowledge in all aspects of training and work undertaken, engage in active discussions about skills, techniques, methods and approach to tasks in order to develop as a skilled professional.   Behaviour at all times must be conducted  in a professional manner and consistent with Trust Values 

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be expected to:

•    Be dynamic in their approach and flexible and adaptable to changing needs and priorities

•    Work proactively and support Maintenance Craftsman, Technician’s and Supervisor’s in delivering an optimised service.

•    To undertake overtime including weekend work from time to time as required to meet service needs.      

      
•    Use their skills and opportunities in the role to enhance the service delivered by the Trust.

•    Undertake continuous training, periodic assessments and successfully pass competence checks to protect staff and Trust safety and minimise risks.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification.

1.   Understand the workings of engineering services and systems in NHS/Trust premises. Ensuring that they are maintained to a high standard and that all plant and equipment are utilised in a safe and efficient manner

2.    To ensure any fault, defect or malfunction of plant, equipment or fabric of the trust buildings are speedily reported to the relevant supervisor/manager in order to affect appropriate repair.

3.    Identify and communicate defects and action plans to the supervisor by undertaking physical inspections, when undertaking normal course of duties and reviewing statutory inspection reports, observations for the way building /plant /equipment is being operated and used and from information in the CAFM system

4.    Support the development of quality management processes and capture tasks undertaken in simple flow charts reflecting the steps and procedures used.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable experience within a maintenance environment.
  • Able to use all tools and equipment.
  • Demonstration of manual dexterity and a safe use of basic workshop hand tools
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a Hospital Estates department using CAFM, ISO 9001 QMS, Operation & Maintenance Manuals, Building Management Systems.

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential criteria
  • To work co-operatively with skilled colleagues and under the minimum of supervision.
  • General knowledge in respect of engineering maintenance
  • Confirm commitment to complying with The Trust Values
Desirable criteria
  • A knowledge of the NHS, its structures and objectives and their application within the Trust Knowledge of allied trades.
  • Self-starter able to work with the minimum of supervision. Work under pressure

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills, honest, reliable and have confidence to communicate effectively at all levels. Able to prioritise work, versatile, confident and flexible in approach to work. Open to change. Ability to make sound judgements and act accordingly.
  • Full awareness and understanding of Health and Safety legislation in respect of work function. To be physically fit and capable of meeting manual handling criteria.
Desirable criteria
  • To be prepared to work at heights, adverse conditions i.e., Heat, dirt, and cramped conditions.
  • Demonstrate previous experience of being able to learn manual skills and put them into successfully and safely in practice.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDApprenticeships logoLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerCare quality commission - OutstandingStep into health

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mick Lochrane
Job title
Estates Works & Project Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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