Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative

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Job description

We now have an opportunity for an experienced Multi-skilled Maintenance Operative to join our repairs and maintenance team on a key NHS site based in Homerton, London. This team delivers a first-class repairs service in partnership with an NHS Trust. The role will entail reactive/responsive repairs, as well as statutory checks on this NHS contract.

Rydon Maintenance is an expanding division of the Rydon Group and is successfully providing facilities management services to a variety of clients, predominantly within the healthcare sector, providing planned, preventative and reactive maintenance.

The Rydon group operates throughout England, predominantly in London and the southern counties. We are a dynamic, multi-talented organisation, working across a wide range of construction market sectors within the built environment. Rydon has established a strong reputation for the quality within our new-build and maintenance sectors, creating and improving communities for the benefit of current and future generations. For over 40 years, we've recruited talented and innovative people to build and maintain homes, schools, hospitals, student accommodation and more. We combine a personal touch with outstanding technical expertise to deliver award-winning, quality facilities for local communities with a commitment from people who are passionate about what they do.

Job Purpose

We are now seeking an experienced Multi-skilled Maintenance Operative to join our maintenance and repairs team. This team delivers a first-class repairs service in partnership with an NHS Trust in East London.

You will be working in a multi skilled role performing daily maintenance duties as part of our PPM (planned and preventative maintenance) and reactive maintenance programme which might involve maintenance works to include changing of light fixtures/light bulbs, carpentry, replacing door handles and locks, painting and decorating, some basic plumbing (changing taps, washers), general wear and tear maintenance (filling of holes/retouching, light plastering). In addition to reactive repairs, there will also be some planned, preventative maintenance activities such as temperature checks, emergency light checks and planned upgrade works as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure a safe environment for service users.

Normal working hours are 8.00am 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;

• Competitive starting salary
• 25 days holiday
• On call allowance and overtime for call out's
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible benefits for you to choose from including the ability to increase your annual leave
• Career progression

Experience Required

Previous relevant experience in the maintenance of commercial buildings is essential, ideally within the NHS (or for a maintenance contractor providing services to the NHS). Alternatively, you will have worked for a maintenance contractor providing a planned/reactive maintenance service in a commercial setting (perhaps a hotel, school, supermarket etc).

The successful candidate will have excellent customer service skills and be passionate about providing high quality repairs. You will have the ability to carry out carpentry repairs and also a range of other building maintenance and repairs.

You will need to hold a clean full UK Driving Licence.

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.

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.

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