Estates Assistant
Cobalt
Cheltenham, GL53 7ASView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£15,912
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 November 2026
17 days leftJob description
The Charity is recruiting for an Estates Assistant to support the management of its facilities, buildings, and grounds. This is a varied, hands-on rol...
The successful applicant will have good general maintenance skills.You will be a team-orientated person, flexible and adaptable to change, enthusiastic to be involved in the facilities management for a compact high quality medical establishment. You will enjoy a challenge and have pride in the presentation of your work in maintaining a safe and pleasing environment of buildings and grounds for the benefit of patients, staff and visitors to Cobalt.
The charity is recruiting for an Estates Assistant to support the management of its facilities, buildings and grounds. This is a hands-on roll requiring practical work, assisting on-site contractors, carrying out audits and risk assessments in line with company policy.
At Cobalt Medical Charity we pioneer innovation in medical imaging diagnosis by investing in equipment, integrated research and education to improve outcomes for patients now and in the future.
Patient care is at the heart of all we do. We carefully select people who can show us how they share these same values and can contribute to a culture of respect, diversity, vision and a commitment to continuous learning and development.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of either undertaking general repairs, decorating, buildings or ground maintenance.
- Understanding of safe working practices and general health and safety relating to the work environment and maintenance.
Desirable
- Experience in the use and maintenance of building management systems, helpdesk ticketing systems.
- Management of contractors/workers.
- Understanding of confidentiality, data protection and information governance.
- Undertaking Health and Safety related inspections.
- Recording activities and inspections.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable team working skills and the ability to work on your own initiative.
- Ability to communicate clearly both in verbal and written communications.
- Ability to work independently without supervision and as part of a team.
- Sound IT skills, especially Microsoft Office products.
- Able to plan and prioritise workload.
- Organised, methodical, critical attention to detail and tidy.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to work to a deadline and to prioritise workload.
- Flexible approach to hours and adaptable to change.
- Motivated and ability to work unsupervised.
- Understands the value of team working and ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and the public.
- Courteous and friendly.
- Calm under pressure in a busy environment.
- Committed to the values of the charity and department.
- Commitment to personal development and performance appraisal system.
Qualifications
Essential: - Educated to minimum GCSE level C (Grade 4) or equivalent including English and Mathematics.; - A full clean, UK driving licence.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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