Maintenance Operative - Fabric

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS is seeking a Maintenance Operative-Fabric to deliver critical building maintenance services at Wilson Hospital, Mitcham. The role demands routine and reactive maintenance efforts to ensure high operational standards, requires NVQ Level 2 qualifications, and involves working 37.5 hours per week in a mobile capacity across South West London. Benefits include a competitive salary, on-call allowance, and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

On-call allowance

Company van and tools provided

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Group pension plan with company contributions

Training and development opportunities

NHS Bluelight discounts

Qualifications

• Formal apprenticeship or craft-trained equivalent.
• Comfortable using technological devices to log jobs.
• Driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and technical guidance.
• Deliver scheduled, reactive, and remedial maintenance.
• Support minor works activities across NHS premises.

Skills

Building maintenance

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 2 or higher BTEC/City & Guilds

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Technological devices for job logging

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 including joinery, painting, decoration, general building works, ground works, or plumbing. Maintain effective site log books at NHS premises, ensuring they are completed accurately and timely.

About us

Established in April 2013, the company is part of the wider NHS family, managing a diverse property portfolio from listed buildings to modern health campuses. Our goal is to deliver a fit-for-purpose estate in partnership with NHS organisations, generating cost efficiencies for our tenants, patients, and the health economy.

Job responsibilities

We have a great opportunity for a Maintenance Operative-Fabric at Wilson Hospital, Mitcham. The role offers a starting salary from £28,000 depending on experience, plus on-call allowance. It is a permanent, full-time role 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

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 and deliver minor capital works in NHS premises.
• 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
• Training and development opportunities
• NHS Bluelight discounts

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or higher BTEC/City & Guilds or equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence

Experience

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a DBS check is required.