Fabric Operative

Circle Health Group; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 28,800 - 35,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking a Fabric Operative at Southend Private Hospital. The role involves painting, decorating and fabric maintenance across hospital facilities, with a focus on high-quality workmanship and refurbishment of clinical and non-clinical areas.

The successful candidate will hold a CSCS card and have experience in healthcare settings, with the ability to work independently within safety regulations. The position is full-time (37.5 hours) on a permanent basis.

Qualifications

• Experience in painting, decorating and general fabric maintenance.
• CSCS card at appropriate level.
• Ability to carry out basic plumbing and TMV maintenance.
• Experience decorating/refurbishment to high standards.
• Work independently with safe procedures.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations (COSHH).
• PASMA or ladder training for working at height.
• Experience in healthcare or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide painting, decorating and fabric maintenance across hospital facilities.
• Carry out decoration, joinery and general maintenance for patient and staff areas.
• Perform touch-up repairs and refurbishment on reactive and planned cycles.
• Ensure high workmanship standards across all maintenance tasks.
• Deliver redecorations in line with property lease obligations across external/internal areas.
• Advise on refurbishment requirements and help plan decoration programmes.

Skills

Painting & decorating

CSCS card

Health & safety

Independent working

Hanging wall coverings

Working in healthcare

Ladder training

Job description

Fabric Operative
Southend Private Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £32,000.00 per year

(depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Southend Private Hospital has recently been awarded OUTSTANDING by the CQC.

Southend Private Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Fabric Operative to join their team of staff in the Engineering department.

This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• Provide painting, decorating and general building fabric maintenance services across hospital facilities.
• Complete fabric tasks including decoration, joinery works, and general maintenance of patient and staff-facing areas.
• Carry out touch-up repairs and refurbishment works across clinical and non-clinical areas on both a reactive and planned programme basis.
• Ensure high standards of finish and workmanship in all maintenance and refurbishment activities.
• Deliver redecorating works in line with Circle Health Group property lease obligations including:
  • External redecorations every 5 years
  • Internal non-clinical areas every 7 years
  • Clinical areas during major equipment replacement or at least every 10 years
• Provide advice on refurbishment requirements and support planning of decoration and fabric maintenance programmes.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Experience in painting, decorating and general building fabric maintenance.
• Current Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card at the appropriate level.
• Ability to carry out basic plumbing tasks including TMV maintenance and minor repairs.
• Experience completing decoration and refurbishment tasks to a high standard.
• Ability to work independently using initiative while following safe working procedures.
• Basic understanding of health and safety regulations and applicable legislation.
• Working knowledge of COSHH regulations.
• Experience working within healthcare or similar regulated environments.
• PASMA or ladder training for working at height.
• Experience hanging a range of wall coverings including wide width, fabric-backed and paper-backed materials.
• Engineering training programme or partially completed apprenticeship with specialisation in painting, decorating or carpentry.
• Experience working alongside contractors and facilities teams in large buildings.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre‑existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non‑contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

Southend Private Hospital - Westcliff on Sea