Multi Skilled Operative

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Royston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative to join the facilities management team supporting a portfolio of secure commercial sites across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Essex. This is a mobile role covering several sites within a defined geographical area, typically working at one location per day on a planned rota.

You will carry out a mix of planned preventive maintenance, reactive repairs and minor projects, with a company van and fuel card

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities, maintenance person or building services environment.
• Practical skills across a variety of maintenance disciplines.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience using hand tools and carrying out basic repairs safely.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Complete minor plumbing, building fabric and general repair works.
• Undertake painting, decorating and making‑good activities.
• Conduct routine compliance duties including fire alarm testing and water hygiene tasks.
• Install fixtures and fittings such as notice boards and signage.
• Identify and report defects, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of site presentation and safety.
• Accurately record completed work through PDA systems or paper‑based records.
• Liaise professionally with site users, colleagues and subcontractors.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Strong communication

Customer service

Driving licence

Independent worker

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Location: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Essex (Multi-Site Role)

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-Time, PermanentHours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative to join a facilities management team supporting a portfolio of secure commercial sites across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Essex.

This is a mobile role covering several sites within a defined geographical area. You'll typically work at one location per day on a planned rota, carrying out a mix of planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and minor project works. A company van and fuel card are provided, with schedules and tasks issued in advance.This position is ideal for an experienced handyperson, maintenance operative or semi-skilled tradesperson looking for a varied role within a stable and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Complete minor plumbing, building fabric and general repair works.
• Undertake painting, decorating and making‑good activities.
• Conduct routine compliance duties including fire alarm testing and water hygiene tasks.
• Install fixtures and fittings such as notice boards and signage.
• Identify and report defects, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of site presentation and safety.
• Accurately record completed work through PDA systems or paper‑based records.
• Liaise professionally with site users, colleagues and subcontractors.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities, maintenance person or building services environment.
• Practical skills across a variety of maintenance disciplines.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience using hand tools and carrying out basic repairs safely.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work.
• A full UK driving licence.

Applicants must be eligible to undergo BPSS screening and meet the requirements to obtain Security Clearance (SC).

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £30,000 per annum
• Company van and fuel card
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Fully funded training and development opportunities
• Access to recognised qualifications and career progression pathways
• Volunteer leave
• Paid professional membership support
• Long-term, stable employment within a growing facilities management environment

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust