Maintenance Operative fabric

Overview

The Maintenance Operative – Fabric role supports NHS Property Services in delivering building services maintenance and repairs across NHS premises. The role requires ensuring buildings are maintained to high standards and providing a safe environment for visitors, customers and staff.

Key Duties

• Deliver scheduled, reactive and remedial maintenance services as directed by the PPM planner, helpdesk or Technical Services Supervisor.
• Support minor works manager activities and undertake routine repairs or minor works including joinery, painting, decoration, general building and ground works, and general plumbing.
• Maintain site log books and complete suitability risk assessments before undertaking work.
• Assist the Projects/Construction team and Team Leader in delivering minor capital works to NHS premises.
• Work within all NHSPS Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policies, statutory regulations and relevant technical guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out general fabric maintenance and responsive repairs.
• Carpentry and joinery works.
• Minor building and repair works.
• Supporting basic plumbing tasks where required (e.g. tap temperature checks).
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with health, safety and compliance standards.
• Working independently across sites using a company‑provided van and tools.
• Cover sites between Oxfordshire and Berkshire; based at Berinsfield Health Centre, Wallingford.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or higher BTEC/City & Guilds or equivalent; formal apprenticeship or craft trained equivalent.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Experience

• Previous experience within a building maintenance environment.
• Experience undertaking minor works and repairs.
• Experience working within method statements or permit to work systems.
• Experience delivering maintenance services under specifications such as SFG20.

Benefits

• Starting salary from £30,000 per annum.
• On‑call allowance.
• Full‑time, permanent role, Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
• Company van and tools provided.
• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays; option to buy additional leave.
• Smarter Working Policy and flexible working options where applicable.
• Training and development opportunities through the Professional Excellence Framework.
• Smart Pension with up to 6% employer contribution.
• Flexible benefits including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Colleague Assistance Programme for support across all areas of life.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position requires a Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 check. A Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check will be conducted for any previous criminal convictions.

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