Building Maintenance PPM Operative

Intersurgical; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Training and progression opportunities

Annual performance and salary review

Competitive annual leave entitlement

Company pension contributions matching

Job summary

Intersurgical is seeking a proactive Building Maintenance PPM Operative to join our Site Services team. You will handle planned preventative maintenance, compliance testing, and general building upkeep to keep facilities safe and efficient.

Your role includes weekly fire alarm/sprinkler testing, emergency lighting checks, PAT, and inspections across plant rooms. You will record activities, raise defects, and support contractors while adhering to Health & Safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and quality.
• PAT qualification or experience.
• Experience with fire alarm, fire sprinkler, emergency lighting or fire door inspections.
• Basic plumbing, electrical or mechanical maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and compliance testing.
• Perform weekly fire alarm and fire sprinkler testing.
• Test emergency lighting and Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).
• Conduct ladder/ladder inspections, drainage inspections and general plant room checks.
• Record maintenance activities and compliance checks; report defects.
• Support specialist contractors and ensure safety compliance at all times.
• Maintain safe working practices in line with Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Self-management

Problem solving

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

PAT qualification

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)
• 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

Essential Experience/Qualifications

• 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
• 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:

• Able to work to deadlines
• Able to multitask andprioritiseworkload
• 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

Hours of Work:

• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• 08:00am - 16:30pm

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age; disability; gender; gender reassignment; marital or civil partnership status; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to deliver exceptional results. We assess all applications based on skills, qualifications, and experience, ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment process.

**No Agencies please**

Why Join Intersurgical

You will be joining a company where our people work together to meet our company goals. We have a strong family feel, a friendly working environment and extend a warm welcome to all new employees. We are looking for commitment, a strong work ethic and flexibility in all our people and reward those that demonstrate these qualities. Intersurgical is only as good as the people who work for us and we value all of our employees

Competitive

Hours

40

• Family feel company
• Flexible working hours
• Training and progression opportunities
• Annual performance and salary review
• Competitive annual leave entitlement
• Generous Company contribution toward gym membership
• Matched pension contributions with length of service
• Cycle to Work Scheme

25-09-2026

Job attachments

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