Maintenance Operative

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We now have an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Operative to join our highly regarded repairs and maintenance team based in Sidcup. This is a static role based at the Queen Mary's hospital in Sidcup.

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 and housing association sectors.

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 Maintenance Operative to join our maintenance and repairs team in Kent. This team delivers a first-class repairs service in partnership with an NHS Trust across multiple primary care healthcare clinics. We provide reactive and planned maintenance to a number of NHS buildings and we work to strict timescales and safety requirements to ensure the comfort and safety of service users using these NHS facilities.

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. Maintenance works will include some carpentry work, fixing/minor repairs to doors, locks and seals. Some fire door experience would be beneficial to see although not essential. Other works will include light electrical i.e changing of light fixtures/light bulbs, plumbing, ironmongery (replacing door handles and locks) and general wear and tear maintenance. 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.

What we can offer you;

A competitive starting salary

25 days holiday including the ability to increase your annual leave

Full training, ongoing coaching and support

Employee discount scheme saving you money on products/services

Company pension

Free eye tests and flu jabs

Access to an Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme

Flexible benefits for you to choose from including cash health plan, Denplan and more

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.

Experience Required

The successful candidate will have:

Proven building maintenance experience

Previous experience working in healthcare or commercial environments

Recognised NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a building trade would be desirable

Solid Health & Safety awareness

Experience of using a handheld device (PDA) + Good IT Skills

Full UK Driver’s License

If you have the above experience we would strongly encourage you to apply. Upon review a member of our dedicated recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application.

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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Location:
Sidcup
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Property Services

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