Maintenance Operative - Fabric

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

Job summary

A leading company within the NHS is seeking a Maintenance Operative-Fabric to join their team in South West London. The role involves performing a variety of building maintenance tasks to ensure compliance with health and safety standards, including joinery, plumbing, and general repairs. This is a full-time, permanent position with an annual starting salary of £28,000 plus on-call allowances and a range of benefits, including a company van and tools provided.

Benefits

On-call allowance

Company van and tools provided

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Group personal pension plan with contributions

Training and development opportunities

NHS Blue Light discounts

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or higher in Carpentry and Joinery.
• Formal apprenticeship or craft-trained equivalent.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and reactive maintenance including joinery and plumbing.
• Maintain accurate site log books.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Carpentry

Joinery

Building Maintenance

Team Collaboration

Technology Use

Education

NVQ Level 2 or higher

Formal apprenticeship or craft-trained equivalent

Tools

Basic Hand Tools

Power Tools

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, supporting 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 family. We manage properties ranging from listed buildings and former workhouses to modern health campuses. Our goal 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 have an opportunity for a Maintenance Operative-Fabric based at Mitcham - Wilson Hospital. The role offers a starting salary from £28,000 (depending on experience) plus on-call allowance. It is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm. The role is mobile, covering South West London.

Requirements include:

• NVQ Level 2 or higher BTEC/City & Guilds or equivalent in carpentry and joinery.
• Formal apprenticeship or craft-trained equivalent.

Additional requirements:

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

DBS checks 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, decoration, general building, ground works, or plumbing.
• Maintain site log books accurately and timely.
• Support minor capital works projects.
• Conduct risk assessments prior to works and follow relevant permits or work plans.

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 Blue Light 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

• Previous experience in building maintenance.
• Experience in 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 Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.