Maintenance Worker

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated Estates Team at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust as a multi-skilled trades/handyperson. This role involves maintaining the quality of properties, ensuring safety, and executing various repairs including plumbing and carpentry tasks. With opportunities for career development and a supportive work environment, you’ll contribute to outstanding care in your community.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Experience in repairs and maintenance in various fields.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs to walls, doors, and internal structures.
• Maintain plumbing and drainage systems.
• Perform internal and external painting and decorating.

Skills

Building maintenance

Use of hand tools

Plumbing

Carpentry

Job description

Are you a multi-skilled trades/handyperson looking for your next career move?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

You will be a member of the multi-skilled estates team, with the primary role of maintaining the quality and condition of our properties to ensure buildings are safe. You'll be responsible for maintaining high standards across our sites, with expertise in the safe use of hand tools such as power drills, pliers, paper strippers, and other tools used in plumbing and carpentry.

With your good understanding of building systems including electrical, plumbing, and safety systems, you'll respond promptly to faults, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness while preventing major damage.

If this sounds like you, join our friendly Estates Team to keep our sites clean, safe, and well-maintained.

Additional Role Details

• This role requires participation in a 24/7 on-call rota, currently 1 week in every 6. Overtime rates are paid for call-outs, along with an on-call allowance of 4.5% of your salary per annum/pro-rata.
• Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered under the Equality Act 2010 where needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs to the fabric of a building, such as walls, doors, door frames, skirting boards, or internal plaster damage.
• Maintain plumbing and drainage systems, including repairs to WC systems, leaking taps, or unblocking drains.
• Perform decorating and painting (internal and external).
• Maintain grounds and external building features such as drainage and guttering.
• Perform maintenance and light repairs.
• Install notice boards and shelving.
• Undertake light installation or basic carpentry works.

Please refer to the attached job description for a comprehensive list of duties.

Why Work With Us

Oxford Health is a great place to work. To showcase your best qualities, ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role and addresses all essential criteria, following the 'candidate guide to making an application'.

We provide physical, mental health, and social care across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and homes, aiming to provide care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that everyone receives: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”.

Our Values and Benefits

• Care, safe, and excellent service.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Access to tailored learning and development programs.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• NHS discounts and a competitive pension scheme.
• Lease car and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply).
• Support groups focused on equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Contact Information

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Daniel Moore
Job Title: Estates Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, we value not just experience but also motivation and shared values. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet all the requirements, please contact us to discuss potential fit.