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 with all processes, procedures, and policies that meet organisational standards/requirements, including but not limited to our Health & Safety Policy, HTMs (Health Technical Memoranda), and SFG20. Undertake routine planned and reactive maintenance as instructed by the Team Leader, maintaining operational standards at all times. Support minor work tasks, including repairs or minor works such as joinery, painting, decoration, general building works, ground works, or plumbing. Maintain accurate site log books at all NHS premises, ensuring timely updates.
About us
Established in April 2013, the company is a limited entity within the NHS. We manage properties ranging from listed buildings and former workhouses to modern health campuses, aiming to deliver fit-for-purpose estates in partnership with NHS organisations, generating cost efficiencies for tenants, patients, and the wider health economy.
Job responsibilities
We are offering a position for a Maintenance Operative-Fabric at Crawley Hospital, covering local areas. The role offers a starting salary from £28,000 plus on-call allowance, working full-time (37.5 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm). Requirements include:
* NVQ Level 2 or higher BTEC/City & Guilds or equivalent in carpentry and joinery
* Formal apprenticeship or craft-trained equivalent
Additional requirements:
* Driving license is essential
* Comfort with using technological devices for logging jobs
* On-call availability
* Industry experience is desirable
* Ability to work independently and within a team, collaborating with other technical disciplines
Note: DBS and DVLA checks are required.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure compliance with NHSPS Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policies, technical guidance, and statutory regulations
* Deliver scheduled, reactive, and remedial maintenance as directed, maintaining operational standards
* Support minor works activities and deliver minor capital works in NHS premises
* Complete risk assessments and work within permits or work plans
Benefits
* On-call allowance (rota dependent)
* Company van and tools provided
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Group pension with company contributions up to 6%
* Training and development opportunities
* NHS Bluelight discounts
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 2 or higher BTEC/City & Guilds or equivalent
* Full UK Driving Licence
Experience
* Experience in building maintenance
* Experience with minor works and repairs
* Familiarity with method statements or permits to work
* Experience maintaining services to SFG20 standards
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check due to the nature of the work.
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