About this role
Job summary The key function is to support NHS Property Services in delivering building services maintenance and repairs across the NHS to ensure buildings are maintained to the highest standards and to provide a safe and secure environment for visitors, customers, and employees.
Main duties of the job Ensure compliance in line with all processes/procedures and policies that meets organisational standards/requirements including but not limited to our Health & Safety Policy/HTMs (Health Technical Memoranda) and SFG20. Undertake routine planned and reactive maintenance service as instructed by the Team Leader, ensuring that operational standards are maintained at all times. To also support the work that is included in minor work. Undertake routine repairs or minor works including joinery, painting and decoration, general building works, ground works or general plumbing. To maintain effective site log books at all NHS premises ensuring that they are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Support the Projects/Construction team and Team Leader in delivering minor capital works to NHS premises. Complete suitable risk assessments prior to undertaking works and undertake works as per instructions within any relevant permit or work plan. Understand the principles of fire risk assessment and relevant precautions within the workplace.
About us NHS Property Services Ltd is one of the largest property owners in the UK, with a £3 billion asset portfolio, some 4,000 properties, 5,300 employees and an annual income of over £700 million.
Established in April 2013, the company is a limited company but also part of the wider NHS family. Having inherited responsibility for the facilities and property management functions previously managed by NHS primary care trusts and strategic health authorities, we own and run properties that range from listed buildings and former workhouses through to award-winning, state-of-the-art integrated health campuses.
Our aim is to deliver a fit for purpose estate in partnership with NHS organisations, generating cost efficiencies that will benefit our tenants, patients and the wider health economy.
Job description Job responsibilities At NHS Property Services, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We support patient care by maintaining safe, compliant and high-quality healthcare environments, and our Facilities teams play a vital role in ensuring our buildings remain safe, operational and fit for purpose every day.
We now have an opportunity for a skilled and reliable Maintenance Operative (Fabric) to join our team covering healthcare properties across South Yorkshire on a permanent contract.
About the Role
As a Maintenance Operative (Fabric), you will deliver planned and reactive fabric maintenance services across a range of NHS properties throughout South Yorkshire. Working on a mobile basis, you will undertake a variety of carpentry, joinery and general building maintenance activities, helping to ensure our estate remains safe, compliant and welcoming for patients, visitors and colleagues.
This is a mobile role based from Mexborough Health centre, with travel required across South Yorkshire. A company van and tools will be provided.
Salary starts from £30,000 per annum plus on call allowance
Who You Are
You are an experienced fabric maintenance professional with a background in carpentry and joinery. You are practical, dependable and take pride in delivering high-quality work. You have a multi-skilled approach to maintenance and are comfortable working independently across multiple healthcare sites.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver planned and reactive fabric maintenance services across NHS Property Services sites.Carry out carpentry, joinery and general building fabric repairs.Undertake minor repairs, installations and maintenance tasks across healthcare properties.Diagnose and rectify faults within building fabric and associated components.Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with NHS Property Services procedures.Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete relevant documentation.Travel between sites across South Yorkshire as required.Report incidents, hazards, faulty equipment or maintenance issues using agreed processes.Can handle routine tasks and social interactions within a work environment. Ability to absorb policy and guidance necessary for the role.
Hours and Working Pattern 37.5 hours per week.Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.
Due to the mobile nature of this role, applicants must hold a full UK driving licence. A company van and tools will be provided.
Essential Qualifications NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry & Joinery (minimum requirement).Experience within a fabric maintenance, carpentry, joinery or building maintenance environment.Multi-skilled maintenance experience.Full UK driving licence.
What We Can Offer You
In return, we offer: 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.SMART Pension with up to 6% employer contribution.NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme.Company van and tools provided.
An Organisation with a Purpose
At NHS Property Services, we are proud to support the NHS by reinvesting back into frontline services, supporting our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, encouraging volunteering, and working towards our commitment to become net zero carbon by 2050.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 2 or higher BTEC/City & Guilds or equivalent. Formal apprenticeship or craft trained equivalent. Full UK Driving Licence.
Experience Essential
Previous experience working within a buildings maintenance environment. Previous experience of undertaking minor works and repairs. Working within the requirements of method statements or permit to work. Experience maintaining services to SFG20
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name NHS Property Services Ltd
Address Adwick road
Mexborough
S64 0BY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.property.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)