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Maintenance Operative

Salisbury
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Fabric Engineer / Building Maintenance Operative

We now have a great opportunity for a Fabric Engineer / Building Maintenance Operative to join our South West based NHS repairs and maintenance team which delivers a first-class repairs service in partnership with this NHS Trust. You will join our highly regarded repairs team to provide reactive, planned and preventative maintenance.

Rydon Maintenance is an expanding division of the Rydon Group which within our healthcare division we provide hard facilities management services across the NHS on a unique partnering agreement basis. For over 40 years, we've recruited talented and innovative people to maintain more than 250 buildings on behalf of 20 NHS Trusts on a planned and responsive repairs and small works projects basis. We provide maintenance services to hospitals, ambulance trusts, primary care trusts as well as mental health trusts.

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Working in a mobile role, as Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for maintaining a number of hospital/healthcare sites between Swindon and Salisbury. You will work as part of a highly skilled maintenance team and you will have the opportunity to be involved in many aspects of reactive works and planned preventative maintenance (PPM's).

Typical works depending on experience could include:

  • Repairing doors and frames
  • Changing taps, washers, TMV servicing/replacement
  • Installing and repairing cabinets and wall-based units
  • Replacing pipework, skirting and boxing
  • Sentinel checks
  • Lamp changes
  • Fire door inspections
  • Fire alarm testing
  • Replacing locks
  • Other repairs to the fabric of the building

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In addition to reactive repairs, there will also be some planned upgrade works, 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. You will also have the opportunity to participate in an on-call rota system (which offers the opportunity to increase your earnings and be involved in additional urgent repairs).

What we can offer you as Maintenance Operative

  • A competitive starting salary
  • Company van + Fuel card
  • Holiday Entitlement 25 days per annum
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme Buy up to an additional 5 days holiday
  • 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
  • Free Flu Vaccinations and Eye Care Vouchers
  • Opportunities for you to progress your career across the business

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.

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This is an exciting and varied role with an excellent opportunity to develop and grow within our highly regarded team.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have previous relevant experience in the maintenance of buildings. Ideally this experience might have been gained working directly for the NHS, or a maintenance contractor providing services within the NHS. Experience gained within other commercial settings will also be considered (i.e., offices, supermarkets, hotels etc)

This is a genuinely diverse role with excellent scope for personal development. If you have the above skills and experience, we'd strongly encourage you to apply.

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.

How to Apply

To apply online, please use the 'apply for this job link' at the top of this page.

Our application process is very straightforward allowing you to apply with a CV (from your Computer or Dropbox), LinkedIn, Facebook or Google+ and should take no more than a few short minutes.

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Successful candidates will be subject to DBS Disclosure and a full UK driving license is required.

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Skills

Building Maintenance
Fabric Engineering
Reactive Repairs
Planned Preventative Maintenance
Plumbing
Carpentry
Fire Door Inspection
Fire Alarm Testing
Lock Replacement
TMV Servicing
Facility Management
Health And Safety

Location

Salisbury, England, United Kingdom

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