Maintenance Operative - Fabric

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

Job summary

NHS seeks a Maintenance Operative-Fabric to support building services maintenance across the NHS in South West London. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and performing various maintenance tasks. A minimum of NVQ Level 2 in carpentry is required, with a salary starting at £28,000.

Benefits

On-call allowance

Company van and tools provided

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Group pension plan with up to 6% company contribution

Training and development opportunities

NHS Blue Light discounts

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or higher in carpentry and joinery is required.
• Formal apprenticeship or craft-trained equivalent preferred.
• Experience in building maintenance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine repairs including joinery, painting, plumbing, and general building works.
• Maintain accurate site log books at all NHS premises.
• Deliver scheduled, reactive, and remedial maintenance as directed.

Skills

Carpentry and Joinery

Building Maintenance

Plumbing

General Building Works

Education

NVQ Level 2 or higher BTEC/City & Guilds

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 work activities. Perform routine repairs or minor works such as joinery, painting, decoration, general building works, ground works, or plumbing. Maintain accurate site log books at all NHS premises in a timely manner.

About us

Established in April 2013, the company is a limited entity within the NHS family. We manage a diverse property portfolio, 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 are offering a position for a Maintenance Operative-Fabric based at Mitcham - Wilson Hospital, covering South West London. The role offers a starting salary from £28,000 (dependent on experience) plus on-call allowance. It is a permanent, full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Requirements include:

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

Additional requirements:

• Valid driving licence.
• Comfortable using technological devices for job logging.
• 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, and statutory regulations.
• Deliver scheduled, reactive, and remedial maintenance as directed, maintaining operational standards.
• Support minor capital works and projects.
• Undertake routine repairs including joinery, painting, plumbing, and general building works.
• Maintain accurate site log books.
• Complete risk assessments prior to works and adhere to work permits and plans.

Benefits

• On-call allowance (rota dependent).
• Company van and tools provided.
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Group pension plan with up to 6% company contribution.
• Training and development opportunities.
• NHS Blue Light 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.
• Familiarity with method statements and permit to work.
• Experience with services maintained to SFG20 standards.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order). A disclosure submission will be required to check for previous convictions.