Maintenance Operative - Fabric

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

Job summary

The NHS seeks a Maintenance Operative - Fabric in Birmingham to deliver maintenance and repairs across NHS properties. The role offers a competitive salary with requirements including NVQ Level 2 in carpentry and joinery, driving license, and experience in building maintenance.

Benefits

Company van and tools provided

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Group personal pension plan with company contributions

NHS Bluelight discounts

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or higher in relevant field required.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Experience in building maintenance and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine repairs and maintenance, including joinery and plumbing.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational standards.
• Maintain accurate site logbooks for NHS premises.

Skills

Carpentry

Joinery

Plumbing

General building works

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in carpentry & joinery

Formal apprenticeship

BTEC/City & Guilds or equivalent

Tools

IPAF/PASMA license

CSCS Health & Safety Card

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 with all processes, procedures, and policies that meet organisational standards, including but not limited to our Health & Safety Policy, HTMs (Health Technical Memoranda), and SFG20. Undertake routine planned and reactive maintenance as instructed by the Team Leader, including minor works. Perform routine 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 they are completed accurately and promptly.

About us

Established in April 2013, the company is a limited entity within the NHS. We manage a diverse property portfolio, from listed buildings to modern health campuses, aiming to deliver a fit-for-purpose estate in partnership with NHS organisations to generate cost efficiencies benefiting tenants, patients, and the wider health economy.

Job responsibilities

We have a great opportunity for a Maintenance Operative - Fabric based at Birmingham - Aston Pride Community Health Centre. The role offers a starting salary of £28,000 per annum (dependent on experience) plus on-call allowance. This mobile role covers Central Birmingham, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, and Oldbury. It is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm.

Requirements include:

• NVQ Level 2 in carpentry & joinery or equivalent through apprenticeship or craft training.
• 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.

Additional requirements:

• DBS and DVLA checks are mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with NHSPS Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policies, technical guidance, and statutory regulations.
• Deliver scheduled, reactive, and remedial maintenance as directed, maintaining operational standards.
• Support minor works activities and projects.
• Undertake routine repairs including joinery, painting, general building, plumbing, and ground works.
• Maintain accurate site logbooks.
• Support minor capital works and complete risk assessments prior to works.
• Perform basic fabric, electrical, and general operative tasks as required.

Benefits

• On-call allowance (rota dependent).
• Company van and tools provided.
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Group personal 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 training.
• Full UK Driving Licence, IPAF/PASMA license, CSCS Health & Safety Card.

Experience

• Experience in building maintenance, minor works, and repairs.
• Experience working with method statements or permits to work.
• Experience maintaining services to SFG20 standards.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the nature of the work and compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.