Facilities Maintenance Technician — Safety & Compliance

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

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.