Building Maintenance PPM Operative

Intersurgical; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Intersurgical is seeking a proactive Building Maintenance PPM Operative to join the Site Services team in the United Kingdom. You will perform planned maintenance, statutory testing, and general building upkeep to keep facilities safe, compliant, and efficient.

Responsibilities include PPM tasks, safety checks, and collaborating with contractors as needed. The role requires practical maintenance skills, strong organisational ability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance, facilities management, or similar role.
• Knowledge of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Good practical maintenance skills with a proactive problem-solving approach.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills; able to work independently and manage workload.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and statutory compliance testing.
• Conduct weekly fire alarm and fire sprinkler testing, emergency lighting testing, and PAT.
• Perform fire door, ladder, and sump pump inspections; general building and plant room checks.
• Record maintenance activities and compliance checks; report defects.
• Support specialist contractors and ensure work is completed safely in line with Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

People skills

Deadline-driven

Multitasking

Self-management

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Can-do attitude

Basic computer skills

Organised approach

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and reliable Building Maintenance PPM Operative to join our Site Services team. This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll be responsible for planned preventative maintenance (PPM), statutory compliance testing, and general building maintenance to ensure our facilities remain safe, compliant, and operating efficiently. You'll carry out a range of planned maintenance and compliance activities, including:

• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
• Weekly fire alarm and fire sprinkler testing
• Emergency lighting testing
• Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
• Fire door inspections
• Ladder and step ladder inspections
• Drainage and sump pump inspections
• General building and plant room inspections
• Minor maintenance and repair works
• Recording maintenance activities and compliance checks
• Reporting defects and supporting specialist contractors
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with Health & Safety procedures
• Experience in building maintenance, facilities management, or a similar maintenance role
• Knowledge of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
• Good practical maintenance skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• The ability to work independently and manage their own workload
• A strong commitment to health, safety, and quality

Desirable:

• Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) qualification or experience
• Experience with fire alarm, fire sprinkler, emergency lighting or fire door inspections
• Basic plumbing, electrical or mechanical maintenance skills

Key Skills:

• Good communication skills
• Good people skills
• Able to work to deadlines
• Able to multitask and prioritise workload
• Able to make decisions and self-manage
• Able to work in a team and on own initiative
• Able to function effectively across a number of interrelated departments
• Self-motivated and willing to learn
• Have a can-do attitude with an enthusiastic approach to work
• Basic computer skills
• Methodical, organised and structured approach to work
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to work in a safe manner complying with Health and Safety Legislation
• Able to act in a fair and reasonable way
• High level of commitment
• Flexibility to work additional hours if required to support the facility