Maintenance Operative - Fabric

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is looking for a Maintenance Operative-Fabric to deliver building services maintenance across various sites in South West London. The role requires ensuring compliance with health and safety policies while undertaking repairs and maintenance tasks. With a starting salary of £28,000, additional benefits include an on-call allowance, a company van, generous holiday, and training opportunities.

Benefits

On-call allowance

Company van and tools

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Group pension plan

Training and development opportunities

NHS Bluelight discounts

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or higher in carpentry and joinery required.
• Full UK Driving Licence essential.
• Experience in building maintenance desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Deliver scheduled and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Undertake repairs including joinery and plumbing.

Skills

Building Maintenance

Joinery

Plumbing

Team Collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2 or higher BTEC/City & Guilds

Tools

Technological Devices

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 work included in minor works. Undertake routine repairs or minor works including joinery, painting and decoration, general building works, ground works, or general plumbing. Maintain effective site log books at all NHS premises, ensuring they are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

About us

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

Job responsibilities

We have an opportunity for a Maintenance Operative-Fabric based in Mitcham - Wilson Hospital. The salary starts from £28,000 (depending on experience) plus on-call allowance. This is a permanent, full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am-4.30pm. The role covers 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 & 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 repairs including joinery, painting, general building, ground works, or plumbing.
• Maintain site log books accurately and timely.
• Support minor capital works and complete risk assessments prior to works.

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.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Experience

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the nature of the work.