Maintenance Operative- Plumbing Bias inBirmingham inBirmingham PUBLISHED TUE 19 NOV 2024

£26,000 to £26,000 a year PERMANENT
FAMILY NHS ON-CALL PENSION

NHS Property Services Ltd r105FUDv

Job Security, As part of the NHS Property Services, employees benefit from the stability and security associated with working for a large, reputable organization that plays a critical role in public health.

Competitive Salary, Starting salary of £26,000 with potential for growth based on experience, along with an additional on-call allowance.

Work-Life Balance, Full-time position with a consistent Monday to Friday work schedule, allowing ample time for personal life and commitments.

Comprehensive Benefits, Employees receive 27 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a company van and tools for work, and access to a generous pension scheme with employer contributions.

Professional Development, Opportunities for training and development are available, promoting skill enhancement and career progression within the organization.

Community Impact, Working in a role that directly supports the NHS means contributing to maintaining safe and secure environments for patients, visitors, and staff, making a meaningful difference in the community.

Team Environment, Collaboration with a diverse team of professionals provides a supportive work atmosphere that fosters camaraderie and teamwork.

NHS Property Services Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Operative with a plumbing bias for their Birmingham location, specifically at the Aston Pride Community Health Centre. The role, which offers a starting salary of £26,000 plus on-call allowance, involves maintaining and repairing building services across the NHS to ensure facilities are safe, secure, and up to standard. The position requires a minimum of NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in plumbing and heating, a driving license, and the ability to use technology for job logging.

Key responsibilities include delivering scheduled and reactive maintenance, conducting routine repairs in plumbing and other general building tasks, maintaining accurate site logbooks, and assisting with minor capital works. The role is full-time, working Monday to Friday, and includes benefits such as a company van, tools, generous vacation days, and pension contributions. Candidates must be able to work independently and as part of a team while adhering to health and safety policies. Background checks will be conducted as part of the hiring process.

NHS Property Services is one of the UK's largest real estate and property owners, providers and advisors to the NHS Estate. We have a diverse portfolio in excess of 3500 properties ranging from listed buildings through to award winning, state-of-the-art integrated health campuses. As an integral part of the NHS, we strive to provide best in class property and facilities services across our estate and this success is driven by our People!

The key function of the role 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

About us
We have a great opportunity for a Maintenance Operative- Plumbing Bias. This will be to join our team based in Birmingham - Aston Pride Community Health Centre. The salary for this role is starting from £26,000. (depending on experience) plus on call allowance. This is Mobile role covering the Birmingham, Coleshill and Solihull area. This is full time position working 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday 8am-4.30pm. Requirements for the role: Qualifications - At least one of the below:
NVQ Level 2 or higher BTEC/City & Guilds or equivalent in plumbing and heating.
Formal apprenticeship or craft trained equivalent.
Additional Requirements:
Driving licence is essential.
Must be comfortable using technological devices to log jobs.
On-Call availability
Desirable to have industry experience.
Ability to work alone and/or as part of a wider team as this role will require you to work cohesively with other Technical Disciplines.
Please note, DBS Checks & DVLA checks will be required for this role. Key Responsibilities:
We are looking for an Maintenance Operative Plumbing Bias.
Ensure compliance in accordance with all NHSPS Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policies, relevant NHSPS Technical Guidance, Process and Procedures, Statutory Regulations, Approved Codes of Practice, and any applicable aspects of HTMs.
Deliver Scheduled, Reactive and Remedial maintenance services as directed by the PPM planner (CAFM), helpdesk or Technical Services Supervisor, ensuring that operational standards are always maintained.
To also support the work that is included in minor works mangers activities.
Undertake routine repairs or minor works including joinery, painting and decoration, general building works, ground works or general plumbing.
To maintain effective site logbooks at all NHS premises where required, ensuring that they are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Support the Projects/Construction team and Team Leader in delivering minor capital works to NHS premises.
Complete suitable risk assessments prior to undertaking works and undertake works as per instructions within any relevant permit or work plan.
This role will also include other operative tasks such as basic fabric, electrical and general operative tasks.
Benefits:
On-Call allowance (rota dependant)
Company van and tools provided.
27 days holiday (plus bank holidays on top)
Access to group personal pension plan including SMART contributions into which the company will contribute up to 6% towards your savings,
Training and development opportunities
NHS Bluelight discounts.
Who are we? We are part of the NHS family with 6,000 professionals supporting over 3,000 healthcare properties across England. Our purpose is to enable excellent patient care by being the best property and facilities provider to the NHS. Our services include estate strategy and optimisation, property management, facilities management, property development and construction project management. We help support millions of patients and NHS colleagues in collaboration without 7,000 customers who range from Integrated Care Systems, health providers, charities and more. Our culture and values seek to place our NHS colleagues and their patients, at the heart of everything we do. 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. Best of luck with your application!

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