Maintenance Operative

NHS; Wembley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare property services is seeking a Maintenance Operative in Wembley. Responsible for delivering high-standard maintenance and repairs, this full-time role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a company van, tools, and training opportunities. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and experience in building maintenance.

Benefits

On-call allowance

Company van and tools provided

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Group pension plan with company contributions up to 6%

Training and development opportunities

NHS Bluelight discounts

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or higher in relevant field.
• Formal apprenticeship or craft-trained equivalent is required.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.
• Deliver scheduled and reactive maintenance.
• Support minor works activities including repairs.

Skills

Building maintenance

Joinery

Painting

Plumbing

Education

NVQ Level 2 or higher BTEC/City & Guilds or equivalent

Formal apprenticeship or craft-trained equivalent

Job description

The key function is to support NHS Property Services in delivering building services maintenance and repairs across the NHS to ensure buildings are maintained to the highest standards and to provide a safe and secure environment for visitors, customers, and employees.

Main duties of the job

Ensure compliance in line with all processes/procedures and policies that meet organisational standards/requirements including but not limited to our Health & Safety Policy/HTMs (Health Technical Memoranda) and SFG20. Undertake routine planned and reactive maintenance services as instructed by the Team Leader, ensuring that operational standards are maintained at all times. Support minor work activities, including repairs or minor works such as joinery, painting, decoration, general building works, ground works, or plumbing. Maintain effective site log books at NHS premises, ensuring timely and accurate completion. Support the Projects/Construction team and Team Leader in delivering minor capital works to NHS premises.

About us

Established in April 2013, the company is part of the wider NHS family, managing properties ranging from listed buildings and former workhouses to award-winning health campuses. Our aim is to deliver a fit-for-purpose estate in partnership with NHS organisations, generating cost efficiencies for tenants, patients, and the wider health economy.

Job responsibilities

We are offering a permanent, full-time Maintenance Operative position based in Wembley - Wembley Centre for Health - Main Building. The role is mobile, covering Outer North West London, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm. The starting salary is from £28,000 depending on experience plus on-call allowance.

Requirements include:

• NVQ Level 2 or higher BTEC/City & Guilds or equivalent
• Formal apprenticeship or craft-trained equivalent

Additional requirements:

• Driving licence is essential
• Comfortable using technological devices for logging jobs
• On-call availability
• Industry experience is desirable
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating with other technical disciplines

Note: DBS and DVLA checks are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with NHSPS Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policies, technical guidance, statutory regulations, and HTMs.
• Deliver scheduled, reactive, and remedial maintenance as directed, maintaining operational standards.
• Support minor works activities.
• Undertake routine repairs, including joinery, painting, general building works, ground works, or plumbing.
• Maintain site log books accurately and timely.
• Assist in delivering minor capital works.
• Complete risk assessments and work within relevant permits or work plans.

Benefits

• On-call allowance (rota dependent)
• Company van and tools provided
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Group pension plan with company contributions up to 6%
• Training and development opportunities
• NHS Bluelight discounts

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or higher BTEC/City & Guilds or equivalent
• Formal apprenticeship or craft-trained equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence

Experience

• Experience in building maintenance
• Experience with minor works and repairs
• Knowledge of method statements or permit to work
• Experience maintaining services to SFG20

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.