About this role
Job summary The Maintenance Operative is responsible for supporting the delivery of routine and reactive building maintenance services and repairs across a portfolio of properties, to ensure buildings are maintained to the highest standards and to provide a safe, compliant and well-maintained environment for our customers and colleagues.
Main duties of the job Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and standards, such as health and safety regulations, technical guidelines, and industry best practices. Carry out routine maintenance tasks as directed, ensuring consistent operational standards, including work related to building fabric, scheduled preventative maintenance, plumbing, drainage, joinery, and general decorative repairs. Maintain accurate and up-to-date site logbooks across all premises, ensuring timely completion in accordance with operational requirements. Conduct appropriate risk assessments prior to undertaking any routine tasks, in alignment with relevant permits, work plans, and safety protocols. Demonstrate an understanding of fire safety principles and apply appropriate precautions within the workplace. Report any identified risks, faults, or defects to the appropriate supervisor or helpdesk to enable timely corrective action.
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're committed to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. As part of our mission to Get, Grow and Keep Great People, we continue to invest in talented colleagues who help us deliver safe, efficient and high-quality environments across the NHS estate.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and customer-focused Maintenance Operative (Fabric) to join our South Region team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a carpentry, joinery or general building maintenance background who enjoys variety, problem-solving and delivering excellent service across a diverse healthcare estate.
About the Role
As a Maintenance Operative (Fabric), you will play an important role in ensuring NHS properties remain safe, compliant and fully operational for colleagues, patients and visitors. Working across Royal South Hants Hospital (RSH) and surrounding NHS sites within Southampton, you will undertake a range of planned and reactive maintenance activities, delivering high-quality building fabric repairs and improvements.
This is a varied role that combines static and mobile working. While Royal South Hants Hospital will act as your main base, the role will also support a wider portfolio of NHS sites across Southampton, giving you the opportunity to work on a broad range of maintenance tasks and environments. A company van will be provided to support travel between locations.
Who You Are
You are a practical, self-motivated individual with experience in carpentry, joinery or general building maintenance. You take pride in the quality of your work, enjoy finding solutions to problems and are committed to delivering excellent customer service.
You have strong building fabric skills and are comfortable working independently or as part of a wider team. Additional knowledge of plumbing or electrical maintenance would be advantageous but is not essential.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance activities across NHS properties.Undertake a variety of building fabric repairs including carpentry, joinery and general building maintenance works.Support maintenance activities across Royal South Hants Hospital and surrounding Southampton sites.Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with NHSPS policies, procedures and health and safety requirements.Diagnose faults and identify appropriate repair solutions.Maintain accurate records of completed works and maintenance activities.Work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders to deliver excellent customer service.Participate in the on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support when required.Support continuous improvement activities and help maintain high standards across the estate.Can handle routine tasks and social interactions within a work environment. Ability to absorb policy and guidance necessary for the role.
What You'll Bring NVQ Level 2 in carpentry & joinery (Essential)Experience within a building maintenance, fabric maintenance or carpentry environment.Strong practical skills across a range of building fabric repairs and maintenance activities.Good problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.Understanding of health and safety requirements within a maintenance environment.Strong communication and customer service skills.Ability to manage workload effectively and work independently.Full UK driving licence.Basic electrical or plumbing knowledge would be advantageous.
Where You'll Be
This role is based within the Southampton area, with Royal South Hants Hospital acting as the primary location. You will also support a variety of surrounding NHS properties across Southampton as required.
The role is full-time, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm. Participation in an on-call rota (currently 1 in 6) is required, with additional on-call payments available.
What We Can Offer You
We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary, we will also offer: Salary starting from £30,000 per annum, with flexibility depending on skills and experience.Company van provided for business use.Additional on-call allowance and payments.27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday with the option of buying additional weeks leave.A Smarter Working Policy, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities.Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.SMART Pension contribution to which the company will contribute up to 6%.A range of flexible benefits, including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.
An Organisation with a Purpose
We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising funds for our charity partners, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it's important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being responsible for business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference.
At NHS Property Services, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support your needs. If you require any support or adjustments, please let us know - we're here to help.
We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 2 or higher BTEC/City & Guilds and/or equivalent relevant qualification 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 Brintons terrace
Southampton
SO14 0YG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.property.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)