Facilities Assistant

Linnaeus; Bletchingley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

CPD funded

Online Linnaeus CPD program

Career progression

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Employer contribution pension

Employee assistance program

Eyecare voucher scheme

Free annual Flu jab

Cycle to work scheme

Wellness program

Job summary

Linnaeus North Downs Specialist Referrals is seeking a Facilities Assistant to join our busy veterinary hospital. This permanent, part-time role (30 hours/week, Mon-Fri 8am-3pm) supports clinical and non-clinical areas to keep the hospital safe, clean, and well‑functioning for patients, clients, and staff.

You’ll respond quickly to maintenance needs, assist with repairs, move equipment, and liaise with contractors, while prioritising safety, infection control, and high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy hospital settings and patient-facing environments.
• Comfortable working around animals and clinical equipment.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Collaborative approach with clinical and non-clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance issues and support planned maintenance.
• Assist with repairs, moving furniture, and equipment handling.
• Liaise with contractors and clinical/non-clinical teams.
• Maintain a safe, clean, secure hospital environment.
• Adapt to changing priorities in a busy hospital.

Skills

Adaptability

Animal care

Teamwork

Health & safety

Equipment handling

Communication

Job description

Role

Facilities Assistant

Location

North Downs Specialist Referrals, part of Linnaeus

Job Type

Permanent, part-time

Hours

30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am - 3pm. Occasional weekend work

Join our team and help keep our hospital safe, clean, secure, and running smoothly!

Are you practical, proactive, and ready for a role where no two days are the same? We’re looking for a reliable and flexible Facilities Assistant to play a vital part in maintaining a safe, well-functioning hospital environment for patients, clients, colleagues, and the animals in our care.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be at the heart of our hospital operations, supporting both clinical and non-clinical areas, including wards, theatres, consultation rooms, offices, storage facilities, and hospital grounds.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Responding promptly to maintenance issues and supporting planned maintenance activities.
• Assisting with repairs, moving furniture, and handling a variety of equipment.
• Liaising with contractors and working closely with clinical and non-clinical teams.
• Helping maintain a safe, clean, secure, and operational hospital environment.
• Adapting quickly to changing priorities and responding to the day-to-day needs of a busy hospital.

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Thrive in a busy and demanding hospital environment.
• Be comfortable working around animals, clinical equipment, and specialist facilities.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when responding to changing priorities.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams to minimise disruption to patient care.
• Follow strict health and safety, infection prevention, biosecurity, and security procedures.
• Move and handle various equipment types safely, following the appropriate procedures.

The role requires excellent organisational skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure. A strong commitment to maintaining high standards and supporting the overall success of the hospital is essential.

What We Offer

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme

Wellness program including:

• Employee assistance program
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme

About Us

North Downs Specialist Referrals (NDSR) is a leading multidisciplinary veterinary referral hospital providing specialist‑led care for patients from across the UK. As a busy hospital environment operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, NDSR is committed to delivering exceptional patient care, client service and clinical excellence.

NDSR is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family‑owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.