The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Maintenance Craftsman - Carpenter

The closing date is 05 August 2025

Job summary

The Estates Department operate and maintain, energy and environmental resources, controls, electrical and mechanical services providing power, lighting, heating, air conditioning to wards, outpatients and operating theatres. Estates directly impacts on patient welfare, frontline clinical care, infection prevention and control and energy efficiency and sustainability across the Trust. We have an exciting opportunity for a committed highly self-motivated individual, the Royal Marsden is looking for a Building Services Assistant (Mechanical) to join the Estates Team in Chelsea. This is a highly valuable broad ranging role, which will expose the Building Services Assistant to the whole range of Estates services including mechanical, electrical, building & energy control systems and project management. The candidate must be highly proactive in developing their technical knowledge in all aspects of training and work undertaken, engage in active discussions about skills, techniques, methods and approach to tasks in order to develop as a skilled professional. Behaviour at all times must be conducted in a professional manner and consistent with Trust Values.

Main duties of the job

Estates have invested in tools and equipment and in continuous training in order to empower staff in their role. The post holder will be expected to:

1.1. Work proactively with and support the Supervisor in delivering an optimised service:

1.2. To undertake overtime including weekend work from time to time.

1.3. To use their skills and opportunities in the role to enhance the service delivered by the Trust.

1.4. Be part of a team of building services engineers and carry out work and tasks effectively and maximise productivity of this team.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Details

Date posted

22 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,094 to £36,195 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-E688

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Chelsea

Fulham Road

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification :

2.1 To understand the workings of engineering services and systems in NHS/Trust premises. Ensuring that they are maintained to a high standard and that all plant and equipment are utilised in a safe and efficient manner.

2.2 Identify and communicate defects and action plans to the supervisor through physical inspections, when undertaking normal course of duties, reviewing statutory inspection reports, observations for the way building /plant /equipment is being operated and used and from information in the CAFM system

2.3 Support the development of quality management processes and capture tasks undertaken in simple flow charts reflecting the steps and procedures used.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification :

2.1 To understand the workings of engineering services and systems in NHS/Trust premises. Ensuring that they are maintained to a high standard and that all plant and equipment are utilised in a safe and efficient manner.

2.2 Identify and communicate defects and action plans to the supervisor through physical inspections, when undertaking normal course of duties, reviewing statutory inspection reports, observations for the way building /plant /equipment is being operated and used and from information in the CAFM system

2.3 Support the development of quality management processes and capture tasks undertaken in simple flow charts reflecting the steps and procedures used.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • A good standard of education with manual dexterity. A recognised trade apprenticeship and educated to City & Guilds/NVQ in core skill, or equivalent working experience and responsibilities. Extensive experience working in an Engineering environment, and ability to demonstrate competency through skills gained and training courses

Desirable

  • Service training certificates. Evidence of selfadvancement

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a large diverse organisation. Working in an ISO 9001 framework
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • A good standard of education with manual dexterity. A recognised trade apprenticeship and educated to City & Guilds/NVQ in core skill, or equivalent working experience and responsibilities. Extensive experience working in an Engineering environment, and ability to demonstrate competency through skills gained and training courses

Desirable

  • Service training certificates. Evidence of selfadvancement

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a large diverse organisation. Working in an ISO 9001 framework

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

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Chelsea

Fulham Road

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Chelsea

Fulham Road

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Manager

Laura Jaldin

Laura.jaldin@rmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

22 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,094 to £36,195 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-E688

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Chelsea

Fulham Road

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


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