Maintenance Operative Fabric

The Methodist Church in Britain; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

On-call allowance

27 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Training and development

Smart Pension

Flexible benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Colleague Assistance Programme

Job summary

NHS Property Services is seeking a skilled maintenance operative to keep a portfolio of NHS sites safe and functional. You will perform planned and reactive carpentry and general building maintenance, diagnose faults, and record work details while collaborating with colleagues and contractors.

The role includes a mix of static and mobile work with a company van, plus an on-call rota. You’ll be part of the South Region Delivery Frontline team, supporting Royal South Hants Hospital and surrounding

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in carpentry and joinery.
• Experience in building maintenance, fabric maintenance or carpentry.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage workload and work independently.
• Understanding of health and safety in a maintenance environment.
• Ability to absorb policy and guidance needed for the role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across NHS properties.
• Undertake building fabric repairs including carpentry, joinery and general building works.
• Support maintenance across Royal South Hants Hospital and surrounding Southampton sites.
• Ensure work is completed safely and in line with NHSPS policies and health and safety requirements.
• Diagnose faults and identify appropriate repair solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of completed works and maintenance activities.
• Work with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders to deliver excellent customer service.
• Take part in the on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support when required.
• Support continuous improvement and help maintain high standards across the estate.

Skills

Practical repair skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Workload management

Health & safety

Education

NVQ Level 2 carpentry & joinery

Job description

This role sits in the South Region Delivery Frontline team of NHS Property Services, keeping building fabric safe and operational across a portfolio of NHS sites. The work centres on planned and reactive repairs in carpentry, joinery and general building maintenance, from diagnosing faults to recording completed jobs. It mixes static and mobile working, with a company van provided and a one-in-six on-call rota. An NVQ Level 2 in carpentry and joinery is essential, and a full UK driving licence is required.

What the job involves

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across NHS properties
• Undertake building fabric repairs including carpentry, joinery and general building works
• Support maintenance across Royal South Hants Hospital and surrounding Southampton sites
• Ensure work is completed safely and in line with NHSPS policies and health and safety requirements
• Diagnose faults and identify appropriate repair solutions
• Maintain accurate records of completed works and maintenance activities
• Work with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders to deliver excellent customer service
• Take part in the on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support when required
• Support continuous improvement and help maintain high standards across the estate

What’s required

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in carpentry and joinery

Experience

• Experience in building maintenance, fabric maintenance or carpentry

Skills & knowledge

• Strong practical skills across building fabric repairs and maintenance
• Good problem-solving and fault-finding
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage workload and work independently
• Understanding of health and safety in a maintenance environment
• Ability to absorb policy and guidance needed for the role

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence

Other

• Handling routine tasks and social interactions in a work environment

Nice to have

• Basic electrical or plumbing maintenance knowledge

What’s offered

• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy additional weeks
• SMART Pension with employer contribution of up to 6%
• Smarter Working Policy to choose where and how you work
• Training and development through the Professional Excellence Framework
• Flexible benefits including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Colleague Assistance Programme covering many areas of life
• Company van provided for business use
• On-call allowance and payments