We now have a great opportunity for a Skilled Maintenance Operative to join our South West based NHS repairs and maintenance team at Callington Road Hospital in Bristol. You will join our highly regarded repairs team to provide reactive, planned and preventative maintenance.
Rydon Maintenance delivers a first-class repairs service in partnership with NHS Trust's across the UK. We provide reactive and planned maintenance and we work to strict timescales and safety requirements to ensure the comfort and safety of service users using these NHS facilities.
By joining Rydon, you become part of a talented, dedicated team of maintenance engineers who are passionate about supporting the NHS and its people in their vital work and you will play an important role in ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for staff and service users.
Job Purpose
We are currently seeking an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Operative at Callington Road Hospital in Bristol. Rydon is responsible for the ongoing responsive/reactive maintenance services at Callington Road to ensure that this busy healthcare environment is running to the standards expected by our client and service users.
Key responsibilities include;
The role is varied and you will undertake responsive/reactive repairs in a 'multi trade' role providing repairs, depending on skill set, from electrical, plumbing and general fabric repairs.
In addition to reactive repairs, there will also be planned, preventative maintenance (PPM's) such as water temperature testing and emergency light checks.
There will also be some planned maintenance activities such as planned upgrade works and refurbishment as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure a safe environment for service users.
Normal working hours are 8am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday. We also operate an on call rota system (which offers the opportunity to increase your earnings and be involved in additional urgent repairs). You will have use of a company van for when you are on-call so a full UK driving licence is required.
What we can offer you;
Competitive Starting Salary
Holiday Entitlement: 25 days per annum (33 days inclusive of bank holidays)
Holiday Purchase Scheme: Buy up to an additional 5 days holiday
On call standby allowance and overtime paid per call out.
Pension Scheme: 4% contributory.
Health Cash Plan: helping you spread the cost of essential healthcare
24/7 EAP Service: free advice, counselling and support for you and your family whenever you need it.
Wellbeing and mental health champions readily available at work.
Access to an employee discount scheme which includes a wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, lifestyle goods and services.
Flexible benefits for you to choose from including Critical Illness, DenPlan and Cycle to work schemes.
Employee Referral Scheme: recommend a personal connection to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire.
Eye care vouchers and Free Flu Vaccinations
Full training, ongoing coaching and support
Opportunities to progress your career across the business
Experience Required
Proven building maintenance experience.
Previous experience working in healthcare or other commercial setting (perhaps leisure centre, school, supermarkets etc).
Recognised NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant building trade would be desirable
Solid Health & Safety awareness
Experience of using a handheld device (PDA) + Good IT Skills
A full UK driving licence is required.
Additional Information
As a well established, progressive company we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals by offering an excellent benefits package that includes a wide range of core and voluntary benefits.
Rydon is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in employment. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post.
To apply online, please use the 'apply for this job link' at the top of this page to be redirected to our dedicated careers page to complete your application.
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