Facilities & Operations Assistant – Veterinary Hospital

Linnaeus Group; Bletchingley; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + 生日休假

Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Employer contribution pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Eyecare voucher scheme

Free annual Flu jab

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

North Downs Specialist Referrals (NDSR) is a Linnaeus veterinary referral hospital in the UK. We are seeking a dependable Facilities Assistant to help keep the hospital safe, clean, secure and running smoothly.

The role covers both clinical and non-clinical areas, with responsibility for maintenance, repairs, and day-to-day operations. Monday to Friday, 8am–3pm, 30 hours per week with occasional weekend work. Join a busy team supporting patient care and animal welfare.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

North Downs Specialist Referrals (NDSR) is a Linnaeus veterinary referral hospital in the UK. We are seeking a dependable Facilities Assistant to help keep the hospital safe, clean, secure and running smoothly.

The role covers both clinical and non-clinical areas, with responsibility for maintenance, repairs, and day-to-day operations. Monday to Friday, 8am–3pm, 30 hours per week with occasional weekend work. Join a busy team supporting patient care and animal welfare.