Facilities Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15,738.10 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | £26,230.17 per annum FTE |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 March 2026 |
| Location: | SO30 3JB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Mountbatten Hampshire |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VC258 |
Summary
Post: Facilities Assistant
Department: Estate & Facilities Department - Mountbatten Hampshire
Reports to: Facilities Manager
Hours: 22.5 hours per week to be worked flexibly, core hours will be worked Monday to Friday each week in accordance with the needs of the service, which may include occasional weekends, evenings, bank holidays and on call cover
Salary: £15,738.10 pr annum (£26.230.17 per annum FTE)
Overview of Role
The postholder will provide a comprehensive general maintenance, repair and minor works service on the Mountbatten Hampshire site. The post-holder will be expected to work as an integrated member of the Facilities Team and work and support teams across the organisation.
The postholder will participate in the provision of day-to-day planned maintenance, and reactive maintenance.
The post-holder will frequently work without constant direct supervision and will also be expected to undertake appropriate training including Health and Safety.
Key Tasks External Works
• Carry out regular security checks on all external doors and windows as required
• Assist with the disposal of waste, including clinical waste, once training has been provided
• Maintain levels/order replacement oxygen cylinders and assist with deliveries and storage of these items, ensuring compliance with Mountbatten procedures for safe storage
• Grounds and garden maintenance, including cleaning paths, decking, guttering, etc.
• Maintain and clean out drains and road gullies
• Maintain and clean windows and doors
• Snow, ice clearance and gritting as required to ensure the safety of everyone accessing the Hospice site and parking areas
Internal Works
• To carry out small building works, refurbishments, and maintenance such as joinery, painting, plumbing and general repairs
• Provide and perform a proactive planned preventative maintenance system related to the Mountbatten’s requirements and activities
• Planned maintenance tasks related to the Mountbatten’s requirements and activities, such as fire alarm tests, emergency lights, etc.
• Perform safety checks on all Mountbatten’s equipment including Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and record the data appropriately. once training has been provided
• Take readings from metering equipment and complete the necessary log records
• Respond on activation of the fire alarm to assist as a Fire Marshall, once training has been provided
• Ad-hoc porterage duties (moves and changes, furniture management and moves, meeting room set ups, etc)
• Review Mountbatten’s reporting system for maintenance or Health and Safety issues daily and discussing with the Facilities Manager or their deputy the necessary actions and ensuring this is recorded and actioned on the system
• Identify any potential problems and bring unresolved matters to the attention of the Facilities Manager or their deputy
• Responsible for first line response to reactive repairs and make safe and isolate engineering services or equipment, as required
• Carry out general estate’s housekeeping duties, including high level cleaning, unblocking drains, lighting, lamp cleaning, etc
• Empty general and clinical waste bins and ensure correct procedures are always followed for the safe disposal of items
• Provide assistance to the Housekeeping team when required
Other Responsibilities
• Participate in out of hour’s emergency cover, as required and agreed with line manager
• To carry out any duties as and when required thought reasonable within the scope of this role
• To comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 at all times and ensure that any breach is reported immediately to the relevant person, including the Head of Estates and Facilities
• Ensure patient confidentiality at all times
• To attend mandatory training courses and any other courses relevant to the job and would increase skill and knowledge
General
All Mountbatten employees are
• Required to abide by the Health & Safety at Work Act
• Required to attend mandatory and refresher training annually
• Required to respect confidentiality applying to all Mountbatten matters
• Required to work within Mountbatten policies and procedures
• Required to participate in and contribute to team meetings
• Required to cooperate and liaise with departmental colleagues
• Required to adhere to the Data Protection Legislation and General Data Protection Regulations in all aspects
• Required to provide a new DBS Certificate every three years in line with the Disclosure and Barring Policy and Procedure
• Expected to promote, at all times, Mountbatten’s philosophy and uphold the Mountbatten core values
• Expected to demonstrate at all times a commitment towards equality and diversity
• Expected to demonstrate a commitment to their own development, to take advantage of education and training opportunities and develop their own competence
• Expected to support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships
• Expected to make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of Mountbatten
Department: Estate & Facilities Department - Mountbatten Hampshire
Reports to: Facilities Manager
Hours: 22.5 hours per week to be worked flexibly, core hours will be worked Monday to Friday each week in accordance with the needs of the service, which may include occasional weekends, evenings, bank holidays and on call cover
Salary: £15,738.10 pr annum (£26.230.17 per annum FTE)
Overview of Role
The postholder will provide a comprehensive general maintenance, repair and minor works service on the Mountbatten Hampshire site. The post-holder will be expected to work as an integrated member of the Facilities Team and work and support teams across the organisation.
The postholder will participate in the provision of day-to-day planned maintenance, and reactive maintenance.
The post-holder will frequently work without constant direct supervision and will also be expected to undertake appropriate training including Health and Safety.
Key Tasks External Works
• Carry out regular security checks on all external doors and windows as required
• Assist with the disposal of waste, including clinical waste, once training has been provided
• Maintain levels/order replacement oxygen cylinders and assist with deliveries and storage of these items, ensuring compliance with Mountbatten procedures for safe storage
• Grounds and garden maintenance, including cleaning paths, decking, guttering, etc.
• Maintain and clean out drains and road gullies
• Maintain and clean windows and doors
• Snow, ice clearance and gritting as required to ensure the safety of everyone accessing the Hospice site and parking areas
Internal Works
• To carry out small building works, refurbishments, and maintenance such as joinery, painting, plumbing and general repairs
• Provide and perform a proactive planned preventative maintenance system related to the Mountbatten’s requirements and activities
• Planned maintenance tasks related to the Mountbatten’s requirements and activities, such as fire alarm tests, emergency lights, etc.
• Perform safety checks on all Mountbatten’s equipment including Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and record the data appropriately. once training has been provided
• Take readings from metering equipment and complete the necessary log records
• Respond on activation of the fire alarm to assist as a Fire Marshall, once training has been provided
• Ad-hoc porterage duties (moves and changes, furniture management and moves, meeting room set ups, etc)
• Review Mountbatten’s reporting system for maintenance or Health and Safety issues daily and discussing with the Facilities Manager or their deputy the necessary actions and ensuring this is recorded and actioned on the system
• Identify any potential problems and bring unresolved matters to the attention of the Facilities Manager or their deputy
• Responsible for first line response to reactive repairs and make safe and isolate engineering services or equipment, as required
• Carry out general estate’s housekeeping duties, including high level cleaning, unblocking drains, lighting, lamp cleaning, etc
• Empty general and clinical waste bins and ensure correct procedures are always followed for the safe disposal of items
• Provide assistance to the Housekeeping team when required
Other Responsibilities
• Participate in out of hour’s emergency cover, as required and agreed with line manager
• To carry out any duties as and when required thought reasonable within the scope of this role
• To comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 at all times and ensure that any breach is reported immediately to the relevant person, including the Head of Estates and Facilities
• Ensure patient confidentiality at all times
• To attend mandatory training courses and any other courses relevant to the job and would increase skill and knowledge
General
All Mountbatten employees are
• Required to abide by the Health & Safety at Work Act
• Required to attend mandatory and refresher training annually
• Required to respect confidentiality applying to all Mountbatten matters
• Required to work within Mountbatten policies and procedures
• Required to participate in and contribute to team meetings
• Required to cooperate and liaise with departmental colleagues
• Required to adhere to the Data Protection Legislation and General Data Protection Regulations in all aspects
• Required to provide a new DBS Certificate every three years in line with the Disclosure and Barring Policy and Procedure
• Expected to promote, at all times, Mountbatten’s philosophy and uphold the Mountbatten core values
• Expected to demonstrate at all times a commitment towards equality and diversity
• Expected to demonstrate a commitment to their own development, to take advantage of education and training opportunities and develop their own competence
• Expected to support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships
• Expected to make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of Mountbatten