Building Maintenance Technician

NHS Jobs; Guildford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Estates and Facilities assistant to conduct routine inspections, identify defects, and support planned works while maintaining safety on site.

You will liaise with station staff and contractors, record issues in Trust systems, assist with grounds maintenance and emergency response, and promote a professional, customer‑focused Estates service across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Conduct routine inspections of buildings and facilities to identify defects, wear and tear, and potential hazards.
• Support planned inspections, compliance checks, and minor improvement works as directed by management.
• Assist in maintaining site safety and statutory compliance, reporting hazards, risks, and defects.
• Liaise effectively with station staff and operational teams as a visible Estates contact.
• Promote professional, customer-focused Estates and Facilities service across the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Assist contractors on site, providing access and escorting where required.
• Monitor works for safety/compliance and complete post-work checks.
• Assist with installation, assembly, and movement of equipment and furniture.
• Maintain accurate records of work, materials, defects using Trust systems.
• Support grounds maintenance and seasonal tasks (e.g., winter gritting).
• Contribute to emergency response and business continuity arrangements.

Job description

Conduct routine inspections of buildings and facilities to identify defects, wear and tear, and potential hazards, taking appropriate action or escalating where necessary. Support planned inspections, compliance checks, and minor improvement works, as directed by the Technical Manager or Area Manager. Assist in maintaining site safety and statutory compliance, reporting hazards, risks, and defects in line with Trust policies and procedures. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with safe systems of work, including adherence to risk assessments, method statements, and health & safety legislation. Liaise effectively with station staff and operational teams, acting as a visible, responsive, and professional local Estates and Facilities contact. Support contractors working on site, such as providing access and escorting where required, monitoring works for safety and compliance and completing postwork checks Assist with the installation, assembly, and movement of equipment and furniture as required. Maintain accurate and uptodate records of work completed, materials used, defects and issues identified using trust systems and processes Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are used safely, maintained appropriately, and stored securely. Ensure the van, tools, uniform and equipment are clean, safe, presentable with tidy work areas at all times. Support grounds maintenance activities where required, including minor external repairs and seasonal tasks (e.g. winter gritting). Contribute to emergency response and business continuity arrangements, assisting with estates-related incidents or urgent site issues. Promote a professional, customer-focused approach, representing the Estates and Facilities team positively across the Trust. Contribute to continuous improvement, identifying recurring maintenance issues and suggesting practical, cost-effective solutions.

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust