Maintenance Operative - Fabric

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

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare property management is seeking a Maintenance Operative-Fabric to support building maintenance and repairs. This full-time role in South West London offers competitive salary and benefits, including training and company van. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in building maintenance.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Group pension plan with contributions

Training and development opportunities

NHS Bluelight discounts

Company van and tools provided

On-call allowance

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or higher in carpentry and joinery required.
• Full UK driving license is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine planned and reactive maintenance.
• Deliver scheduled maintenance as directed.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Building maintenance

Joinery

Plumbing

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 or higher BTEC/City & Guilds

Formal apprenticeship

Tools

Technological devices for logging jobs

Company van

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 all NHS premises, ensuring they are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

About us

Established in April 2013, the company is a limited entity within the NHS. 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 a great 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 full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 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:

• Full UK driving license 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.

Note: DBS and DVLA checks are required.

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 minor capital works delivery.
• Undertake routine repairs including joinery, painting, general building, ground works, or plumbing.
• Maintain site log books accurately and timely.
• Support project and construction teams.
• Complete risk assessments and work within permit or work plan guidelines.

Benefits

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

About us (continued)

We support over 3,000 healthcare properties across England with 6,000 professionals. Our mission is to enable excellent patient care through property and facilities management, supporting millions of patients and NHS staff. We value diversity and aim to create an inclusive environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or higher BTEC/City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Formal apprenticeship or craft-trained equivalent.
• Full UK driving license.

Experience

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to DBS checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.