NHS Facilities Maintenance Operative - Plumbing

Rydon; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday including Bank Holiday

On call allowance

Full training and support

Employee discount

Company pension

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Rydon is seeking a Maintenance Operative with a plumbing bias to join our maintenance team at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup. This NHS-focused role involves reactive and planned repairs, covering plumbing, light electrical, carpentry and general maintenance across facilities.

You’ll work 8:00–17:00, Monday to Friday, with an on-call rota that can boost earnings. Driving licence and safety awareness are essential; plumbing qualification preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience in buildings is essential.
• NHS environment experience is advantageous.
• A plumbing qualification is beneficial though not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance tasks as part of planned & reactive maintenance.
• Carry out plumbing works; assist with light electrical, carpentry & general repairs.
• Support safety checks, temperature and emergency light tests, and upgrades.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical basics

Carpentry

Ironmongery

Customer service

Health & safety

Education

Plumbing qualification

Time-served experience

Job description

Rydon is seeking a Maintenance Operative with a plumbing bias to join our maintenance team at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup. This NHS-focused role involves reactive and planned repairs, covering plumbing, light electrical, carpentry and general maintenance across facilities.

You’ll work 8:00–17:00, Monday to Friday, with an on-call rota that can boost earnings. Driving licence and safety awareness are essential; plumbing qualification preferred.