Maintenance Operative (Plumbing Bias)

We now have an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Operative with Plumbing bias to join our highly regarded Maintenance team based in Sidcup, Kent. This is a static role based at 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.

We recognise that it’s our people who make Rydon the success it is today and we understand the importance of career development and training. We’re continuously investing in our people and this is what makes us one of the leading employers in our industry.

Job Purpose

We are now seeking an experienced Maintenance Operative with Plumbing bias 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 plumbing so a qualification would be beneficial to see although not essential. Other works will include light electrical i.e changing of light fixtures/light bulbs, carpentry, 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.  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;

A competitive starting salary

33 days holiday (including Bank holidays) with the ability to increase your annual leave

On call allowance and overtime

Full training, ongoing coaching and support

Employee discount scheme saving you money on products/services

Company pension

Access to an Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme

Flexible benefits for you to choose from including cash health plan 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

Previous relevant experience in the maintenance of 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, supermarkets etc).

Ideally you will hold a qualification in plumbing however this is not essential and those with time served experience will also be considered. You will also have a knowledge of Health & Safety and safe systems of working.

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

You will have the ability to undertake a wide range of general building skills. This could include: plumbing, painting, carpentry, plastering etc. Above all you will have excellent customer service skills and be passionate about providing high quality repairs. 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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