Plantroom Assistant

Plantroom Assistant

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £28,365 per annum

Hours:

40 per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and safety‑focused

Plantroom Assistant to join our Hard FM Healthcare team at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. This is a key role supporting the safe operation, cleanliness, and compliance of71plantroomsacross a large and complex hospital estate.

You willplay an essential part in ensuring our electrical, mechanical, ventilation, and heating systems remain safe, compliant, and well‑maintained. Working closely with the Health & Safety Manager and O&M Manager, you willcarry out routine inspections, corrective actions, and health & safety checks to support the smooth running of 63 buildings across the site.

This isan excellent opportunity for someone who is organised, hands‑on,and committed to maintaining high standards in a healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out routine planned inspections across all plant rooms.
Identify, report, and escalate risks or defects to senior management.
Ensure plant rooms meet required standards for safety, cleanliness, and infection control.
Conduct checks on lighting, emergency lighting, pipework, structural integrity, signage, first aid kits, and equipment storage.
Verify that fire extinguishers and portable appliances are in date and compliant.
Support waste management processes and remove waste to central collection points.
Observe subcontractors working in plant rooms and report any concerns.
Assist in maintaining COSHH and HSE documentation for each plantroom.
Use PDA devices to close out reactive and maintenance tasks.

What We’re Looking For

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Self‑motivated, organised, and able to adapt to changing priorities.
Logical approach to problem‑solving.
Ability to work well under pressure and meet SLAs.
Confident working with people at all levels.
A team player with a positive attitude.
Awareness of Health & Safety and relevant legislation.
Computer literate with good numerical skills.

Desirable:

Experience working in plantroom or Hard FM environments.
Familiarity with healthcare estates.
Experience using PDAs.

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We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.

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