Maintenance Operative

Rydon Homes; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Bristol seeks a Multi Skilled Maintenance Operative to maintain healthcare sites. The role involves varied repairs, preventative maintenance, and ensuring a safe environment for users. Candidates must have building maintenance experience, preferably in the NHS, and hold an NVQ Level 2 in plumbing or a related field. Benefits include a competitive salary, company van, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

33 days holiday

Contributory pension

Healthcare benefits

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in building maintenance is essential, preferably within the NHS.
• Experience with handheld devices (PDA) is required.
• A full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 points is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance at multiple hospital/healthcare sites.
• Perform responsive/reactive repairs including plumbing works and general fabric repairs.
• Conduct planned, preventative maintenance (PPMs) like water temperature checks.

Skills

Building maintenance experience

Solid health and safety awareness

Good IT skills

Multi-trade skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in plumbing or another building trade

Job description

Working in a mobile role, as Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for maintaining multiple hospital/healthcare sites in Bristol and the surrounding area.

The role is varied, involving responsive/reactive repairs in a 'multi-trade' capacity, including lamp changes, plumbing works, changing taps, fitting washers, and general fabric repairs.

Additionally, you will perform planned, preventative maintenance (PPMs), such as water temperature checks and emergency light inspections.

There will also be planned upgrade works and refurbishment activities to ensure a safe environment for service users.

Normal working hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. An on-call rota is also in place, providing opportunities for increased earnings through urgent repairs.

Previous experience in building maintenance is essential, preferably within the NHS or for a contractor servicing NHS facilities. Alternatively, experience in commercial maintenance (hotels, schools, supermarkets) is acceptable.

A recognised NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in plumbing or another building trade is desirable.

Solid health and safety awareness, experience with handheld devices (PDA), and good IT skills are required.

A full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 points is necessary.

We offer an excellent opportunity for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Operative to join our repairs and maintenance team in Bristol.

Rydon Maintenance Ltd provides hard facilities management and property maintenance services, working closely with NHS Trusts across various healthcare environments, ensuring safety and comfort for service users.

Benefits include a competitive salary, company van and fuel card, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), holiday purchase scheme, contributory pension, on-call allowance, paid overtime, healthcare benefits, wellbeing support, employee discounts, flexible benefits, employee referral scheme, and career progression opportunities.

Rydon is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and the fair selection of candidates based on ability.