Facilities Assistant

MARS Veterinary; Bletchingley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday

Birthday Leave

RCVS & VDS fees paid

CPD funded

Pension scheme

Wellness program

Job summary

Linnaeus North Downs Specialist Referrals is seeking a part-time Facilities Assistant to help keep the hospital safe, clean, and running smoothly. The role spans clinical and non-clinical areas, with duties from maintenance coordination to moving furniture and supporting security, infection control, and patient care readiness.

Working 30 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work, you’ll join a team committed to high standards and staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy hospital environment or equivalent setting.
• Ability to move and handle equipment safely.
• Comfort around animals and clinical environments.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and urgent requests.

Responsibilities

• Responding promptly to maintenance issues and supporting planned maintenance activities.
• Assisting with repairs, moving furniture, and handling equipment.
• Liaising with contractors and clinical/non-clinical teams.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, secure hospital environment and operations.
• Adapting quickly to changing priorities and day-to-day needs of a busy hospital.

Skills

Flexibility

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Health and safety

Job description

Role: Facilities AssistantLocation: North Downs Specialist Referrals, part of LinnaeusJob type: Permanent, part-timeHours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am - 3pm. Occasional weekend workJoin 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 DoingYou’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 ForThe 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 Offer5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday LeaveRCVS & VDS fees paidExternal CPD fundedExtensive free online Linnaeus CPD programCareer progression opportunitiesStaff discount schemesLife AssuranceEnhanced sickness payEnhanced equal family leaveE-car salary sacrifice schemeEmployer contribution pension schemeWellness program including:Employee assistance programEyecare voucher schemeFree annual Flu jabCycle to work schemeAbout UsNorth 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.All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about NDSR, Linnaeus or the role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].#LI-OH1 #LI-OnsiteSalary Value:£20,819.25 per annum;