Estates Assistant
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1663810/153497/RS
- Location: Stoke-on-Trent
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £13.09 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 17 February 2026
About the role
Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.
- 40 Hours a Week / Any 5 days out of 7
- £13.09 per hour
- Uniform Provided / Access to Blue Light Card / Sodexo Benefits
- 20 Days Holiday per Year
- Location is Royal Stoke Hospital
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Please take the time to read the attached job description
Job Introduction
Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.
As an Estates Assistant at Sodexo, we’re looking for someone who keeps things running smoothly—the one who knows how to solve problems, offer expert advice, and ensure the hospital estate operates at its best. As aa Estates Assistant at Royal Stoke Hospital, you'll be the go-to expert for technical support and maintenance across equipment, building systems, and utility services.
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
What You’ll Do:
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance of building fabric, plant, and equipment in line with regulations, HTMs, manufacturers’ guidance, and the Project Agreement. Including window cleaning/ external, cladding cleans, roof inspections, ladder inspections at both Royal Stoke and Haywood.
- Support the Building & Fabric Management and Hard FM teams to meet contractual response times, rectification targets, and documentation requirements.
- Assist with statutory and annual maintenance programmes, including shutdowns of occupied areas where required.
- Ensure safe operation, calibration, and maintenance of equipment, identifying sources of error and maintaining safe systems of work.
- Manage reactive maintenance services during normal and out-of-hours hospital operations.
- Gather technical information, compare Department of Health guidance, and support efficient parts identification and ordering processes.
- Maintain strong communication and working relationships with Trust managers, clinical and non-clinical staff, helpdesk teams, and relevant working groups.
- Promote compliance with Health & Safety legislation, site policies, cleaning regimes, and undertake additional training while maintaining a hands-on approach.
- ADHOC tasks such as moving equipment between sites and identifying assets
What You Bring:
- Strong interest in the facilities industry with relevant maintenance or engineering experience (healthcare environment desirable).
- Confident, capable, and self-motivated individual able to assess situations and adapt to changing priorities.
- Logical problem-solver who remains calm under pressure and understands urgency of response.
- Enthusiastic, driven, and prepared to work overtime when required.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety principles and compliance requirements.
- Willingness to attend internal and external training courses to develop skills and knowledge.
- Computer literate with effective report-writing capabilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a good standard of mathematical ability.
- Full UK driving License
What we offer:
Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:
- Mental health and wellbeing resources
- Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
- Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
- Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
- Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
- Retirement savings plan and life insurance
- Full training and protective uniform provided.
- Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
- Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
- Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
- Competitive pay
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom, ST4 6QG
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