Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

High Level Cleaner / Maintenance Assistant

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Job summary

The primary purpose of this post is to set up a workable program of works which will beadded to the PPM schedule to clean all the window, Gullies and plant rooms across thesite.

You will own and govern the planned maintenance programme for the trust. You willalso support the upkeep, control and consistency of the trust's assets. Working closelywith other colleagues and service providers, you will support the Trust's ambition tomaintain the estate's assets. This means in respect of the physical condition of theFacilities, all the components are sound, clean and safe and exhibit only minordeterioration.

The post holder will work with the Supervisor and Manager to ensure that all buildings, assets and associated details are correctly recorded within the Micad system (PPM).

The high level, specialist cleaner and maintenance assistant will provide acomprehensive service ensuring a high-quality service is delivered to RBH by formingpart of the Fabric Team, providing high level cleaning and maintenance service for theRoyal Berkshire Estates team. PPM and reactive/planned work to be carried out dailyand to ensure activity tasks are completed within the time allocated. A key part of this role will be to ensure that a wide range of routine maintenance activitiescan be delivered.

Main duties of the job

Cleaning windows and plant roomsPressure washingCleaning roof tops and gulliesOther works to support the Fabric team and wider Estates Maintenance team

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-8192110CORB3-HLC

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Rd

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cleaning of drains across the siteCleaning and unblocking roofs and rain gulliesCleaning Facia and soffitsCleaning of Windows across the site High level and low levelCleaning of plant rooms across the sitePressure washing requested areas across the siteLifting and shifting where neededMoving powered machinery when and where needed to do workAssist the Fabric team when and where neededCall out work on a rota basisTo fully participate in the performance review process and personaldevelopment planning.Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post.To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which you work.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience in prior, similar roles within the Building industry or specialist cleaning field

Desirable

Experience of working for an NHS Trust or similar public sector body

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of a range of building services and repairs and / or previous experience in a building services

Desirable

Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and risk

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience in prior, similar roles within the Building industry or specialist cleaning field

Desirable

Experience of working for an NHS Trust or similar public sector body

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of a range of building services and repairs and / or previous experience in a building services

Desirable

Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and risk

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Rd

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Rd

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)