Maintenance Operative

We now have an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Operative to join our highly regarded NHS repairs and maintenance team based in Bristol. This is primarily a static role where you will provide reactive, planned and preventative maintenance at Callington Road Hospital. There may be some travel however to other local NHS sites.

Our maintenance business provides a range of expert planned and responsive maintenance services to domestic properties and commercial buildings in the social housing, health and social care sectors. We look after a growing number of healthcare buildings for NHS Trusts, residential homes and educational facilities. Using the latest technology we ensure properties are well maintained, efficient and fit for purpose.

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Working as part of a highly skilled maintenance team as Maintenance Operative you will have the opportunity to be involved in many aspects of reactive works and planned preventative maintenance (PPM's). This position is based at Callington Road Hospital in Bristol however there may be some travel to other local NHS sites so as such a UK driving licence will be required.

Key Responsibilities include;

• Responding to reactive works for building/fabric issues.
• PPM's such as emergency light testing; water temperature recording; alarm testing.
• Take part in the out of hours call out rota (as required).
• Correct and timely completion of paperwork according to company policy and procedure.
• Demonstrate competence in all areas of your primary trade

What we can offer you;

• Competitive starting salary
• Full time hours and a permanent position. Normal working hours are 8am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday. You will also participate in an on call rota for emergency repairs where you will receive an allowance for being on call.
• 25 days holiday with the ability to increase up to 30 days.
• Access to an employee discount scheme which includes a wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, lifestyle goods and services.
• Company pension, life assurance and income protection.
• Flexible benefits for you to choose from including Critical Illness, DenPlan and more.
• Health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, access to an Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme, BUPA Health & Wellbeing Plans, access to our Health and Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!
• Opportunities to progress your career across the business.
• Full training, ongoing coaching and support. 

Previous relevant experience in the maintenance of buildings is essential, ideally within the NHS. This experience might have been gained working directly for the NHS, or a maintenance contractor providing services within the NHS. We will also consider candidates with experience of maintaining commercial properties.

The ideal candidate will have achieved an industry recognised qualifications such City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 or higher in a relevant trade such as plumbing, or electrical or having completed a formal apprenticeship or craft equivalent.

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.  

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

Our application process is very straight forward 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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