Reports to: Office Operational Lead
Responsible to: Associate Director – Finance
Proposed salary: Band 6.1 on the ABC pay scale (£36,637.26 per annum FTE), equivalent to £18.79 per hour (pro rata)
Hours of work: Approximately 2 hours per week, worked flexibly as agreed with the line manager. Additional hours may be required periodically to support compliance tasks and must be approved in advance by the line manager.
Tenure: Zero Hour Contract
Base: Horley Health Hub
About Alliance for Better Care CIC
Alliance for Better Care (ABC) is a GP Federation uniting 77 NHS GP member practices across 98 sites within 24 Primary Care Networks in Sussex and Surrey. We support our Primary Care colleagues - and their patients - to transform how healthcare is delivered in their communities.
We work closely with GP Practices, PCNs, Hospitals, Community Organisations, and the Third Sector. These vital partnerships enable us to deliver a truly integrated approach that offers the support and expertise needed to effectively serve our populations.
More about our organisation: www.allianceforbettercare.org
Our Values
If we can do something better, we should.
Even when it is difficult.
And put the patient first.
We listen and we act.
And we’re known to like a challenge!
Benefits
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Access to NHS pension
- Bespoke training programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity pay
- NHS discounts
- Leadership Development Programme
- Salary sacrifice schemes – technology and electric vehicle
- Opportunities for secondments
Study Leave/Training
There are opportunities for a study leave allowance.
Supervision
Regular supervisions on a one-to-one basis including an annual formal appraisal are held with a line manager. If you are in a patient-facing role, you will also receive regular Clinical Supervisions with a Clinical Supervisor.
Induction Programme
You will receive an in-depth induction programme and will be invited to a face-to-face induction day within your first week to give you relevant information about the organisation and your job role.
Job summary
The Facilities Maintenance Assistant is responsible for supporting the safe, effective, and compliant operation of the office environment through the completion of routine maintenance tasks and basic statutory compliance checks.
The role involves carrying out regular safety checks (e.g. fire alarm testing, water hygiene tasks, emergency lighting checks), undertaking minor repairs, and supporting general office upkeep. The postholder will also identify and report issues requiring specialist contractors and assist in maintaining accurate compliance records.
This is a flexible, part-time role suited to a reliable and practical individual with a proactive approach to maintenance and health & safety.
Primary duties and areas of responsibility
- Carry out weekly fire alarm testing, ensuring alarms are tested in rotation and results are accurately recorded
- Undertake weekly flushing of infrequently used water outlets (e.g. ground floor shower) in line with Legionella control measures
- Perform monthly emergency lighting flick tests, recording outcomes and reporting any faults
- Conduct quarterly hot and cold water temperature monitoring across all Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs) on site, ensuring compliance with water safety guidance
- Complete six-monthly visual inspections of sanitary plumbing systems, including accessible pipework and drainage, identifying any defects or blockages
- Clean and service extract ventilation fans (4 units on site), ensuring they are functioning effectively
- Carry out six-monthly RCD (Residual Current Device) / fuse board flick tests, ensuring safe operation and reporting any issues immediately
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date compliance records and logs for all statutory and routine checks
- Identify, report, and escalate any faults, risks, or maintenance issues requiring specialist intervention
- Liaise with external contractors for works such as:
o Fixed wire testing (EICR)
o Gas servicing
o Annual emergency lighting testing
- Undertake general maintenance and minor repair tasks within the office (e.g. replacing bulbs, basic fixes, adjustments)
- Support general office upkeep, including small routine tasks (e.g. descaling equipment, basic upkeep jobs)
- Work safely at all times, within the scope of own competence, and escalate any tasks requiring specialist qualifications
Person specification: Part-Time Facilities / Maintenance Operative
Qualifications
Essential:
- Basic Health & Safety awareness
- Ability to follow procedures and accurately complete compliance checks and logs
Desirable:
- Legionella / Water Hygiene Awareness (e.g. L8 training)
- Basic electrical safety awareness (for safe operation of RCD testing and lighting checks)
- Experience or training in facilities maintenance or building compliance checks
Experience
Essential:
- Experience carrying out general maintenance, handyman, or practical repair tasks
- Experience working independently in a similar role or environment
Desirable:
- Experience working in a facilities, estates, or office-based environment
- Experience undertaking basic compliance or safety checks (e.g. fire alarm testing, water flushing, emergency lighting checks)
- Experience maintaining records or logs for statutory or routine tasks
Skills and Abilities
Essential:
- Good practical and DIY skills, with the ability to carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks
- Ability to follow set procedures for routine checks (e.g. fire alarms, water hygiene, emergency lighting)
- Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records and logs
- Strong attention to detail, particularly when carrying out safety-related checks
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively within a flexible working pattern
- Ability to recognise issues and escalate appropriately
Desirable:
- Basic understanding of building maintenance systems (e.g. plumbing, electrics, ventilation)
- Awareness of health & safety and compliance requirements in a workplace setting
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to take initiative
Behaviours & Values
Essential:
- Reliable and dependable, with a strong sense of responsibility
- Proactive and self-motivated, able to complete tasks without close supervision
- Takes ownership of tasks and follows them through to completion
- Professional and respectful in all interactions
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and well-functioning working environment
- Honest and trustworthy, particularly when handling safety-critical tasks
Desirable:
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Positive and can-do attitude
- Willingness to learn and develop knowledge in facilities and compliance areas
Pay: £18.79 per hour
Work Location: In person
