Building and Fabric Engineer HCA Healthcare UK

Civvy Street Magazine; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a Building and Fabric Engineer to maintain facilities at The Harborne Hospital. The role involves providing essential maintenance services including painting, repairs, and general upkeep. Candidates should have NVQ or City & Guilds qualifications, with strong skills in painting and attention to detail. The position offers a comprehensive employment package including private healthcare and annual leave.

Benefits

Private healthcare insurance

Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications such as NVQ or City & Guilds.
• High-level skills in wallpapering and decorative finishes.
• Ability to perform general maintenance and DIY tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide building maintenance services including repairs and projects.
• Wallpaper hanging and applying decorative finishes.
• General maintenance tasks including checking light fixtures and changing bulbs.

Skills

Professional painter and decorator

High-level wallpapering skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds qualifications

Tools

Handyman skills including carpentry and lock fitting

Job description

Building and Fabric Engineer

Location: The Harborne Hospital

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time 37.5 hours, shift patterns will be days between 8am - 4.30pm

Salary range: Up to £34,000 per annum

About the facility:

The Harborne Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare UK, is a brand new £100 million, purpose-built 50-bed, multi-specialty private hospital opening in Birmingham in 2023. Located on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham campus, the hospital will have advanced clinical infrastructure, equipment, and facilities, with expert teams to deliver full clinical pathways across various specialties, including Cardiology, Cancer, and Complex Surgery with robotics such as the Da Vinci XI. The Harborne Hospital is the 4th NHS partnership within this network, partnering with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust.

We have a brilliant opportunity for a Building Services Engineer to join the Harborne Hospital. You will be responsible for providing first-class building maintenance services, including repairs, maintenance, PPM, and projects.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Wallpaper hanging, applying decorative fabric, vinyl, or paper coverings to building interiors, primarily walls, but occasionally ceilings.
• Painting, including applying finishes, primers, or sealers, preparing, cleaning, and taping work areas, removing old paint, and mixing colors for desired effects.
• Replacing damaged locks, installing notice boards, and carrying out small works throughout the hospital.
• General maintenance of all sites as necessary.
• Checking light fixtures, changing bulbs, cleaning, and stock management.
• DIY tasks such as changing fuses, light bulbs, unblocking sinks and toilets.

Skills & Experience:

• Professional painter and decorator with high-level wallpapering skills.
• NVQ or City & Guilds qualifications, with handyman skills including carpentry and lock fitting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Employment Package: We offer private healthcare insurance for you and your family, a contributory pension scheme, and a range of additional rewards. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with years of service.

Why HCA UK?

Founded over 50 years ago by Dr. Thomas Frist, HCA has become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we are among the largest privately funded healthcare providers, investing over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, and facilities. We offer extensive career progression opportunities through internal and external training, with a focus on employee wellbeing.

As a Shift Engineer, you'll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell leave
• Private Healthcare Insurance
• Private pension contributions, increasing with service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Staff discounts at facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts with over 800 retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

We prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, fostering an environment of respect and compassion. We support flexible working and reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment to ensure everyone can thrive.