Property Maintenance Operative

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aid

Staff accommodation

Staff networking and support groups

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a versatile estates technician to optimise the quality and condition of our sites. You will carry out repairs to building fabric, plumbing, electrical systems, and decorating, with on-call duties and a 24/7 rota.

Based at Whiteleaf Centre in Oxfordshire, you will use hand tools, ensure safety, and deliver timely fault finding while maintaining cost effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Must be able to carry out repairs to building fabric, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Experience with fault finding and immediate response to faults.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs to walls, doors, frames and plaster damage.
• Maintain plumbing and drainage, test water, unblock drains.
• Carry out decorating and painting internal/external.
• Maintain grounds and external fabrication like drainage and guttering.
• Perform maintenance and light repairs.
• Install notice boards and shelving; undertake light carpentry.

Skills

Hand tools

Fault finding

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Carpentry basics

On-call readiness

Education

Driving licence (Full)

Tools

Power drills

Pliers

Water testing equipment

Basic carpentry tools

Job description

You will be a member of multi-skilled estates team with the primary role of optimising the quality and condition of our properties to ensure buildings are kept in a safe condition. You'll be maintaining a high level of quality across our sites, with expertise in the safe use of hand tools such as power drills, pliers, paper strippers and a variety of other tools used in plumbing and carpentry. With your excellent understanding of building mechanisms including electrical, plumbing, plant safety systems and equipment, you'll be providing first and immediate response to fault finding, whilst maximizing quality and cost effectiveness whilst ensuring prevention of major damage. This role is based at our Whiteleaf Centre This role requires participation in a 24/7 on call rota currently 1 week in every 6. Overtime rates will be paid for call outs during this period in addition to an on-call allowance of 4.5% of your salary per annum/pro rata. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.,

• Carry out repairs to the fabric of a building, for example repairs to walls, doors, door frames, skirting boards or plaster damage to internal walls
• Understand and maintain plumbing and drainage systems, for example repairs to WC systems, leaking taps or water testing and unblocking drains
• Carry out decorating and painting (internal and external)
• Maintain grounds and external fabrication of a building, such as drainage and guttering
• Perform maintenance and light repairs
• Putting up notice boards and shelving
• Undertake light installation or basic carpentry works

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aid
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team