We now have a great opportunity for a Building Maintenance Operative to join our South West based NHS repairs and maintenance team which delivers a first-class repairs service in partnership with this NHS Trust. You will join our highly regarded repairs team to provide reactive, planned and preventative maintenance.
Rydon Maintenance is an expanding division of the Rydon Group which within our healthcare division provides hard facilities management services to a range of services across the NHS on a unique partnering agreement basis. The Rydon group operates throughout England. 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
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 from electrical to building fabric work and statutory compliance (PPM's) such as emergency light and fire alarms testing. This is a static role however a UK driving licence is required for on call purposes and on the occasion travel is required to other local sites.
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
- full time 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 a standby allowance and overtime rates.
- 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
By joining Rydon, you become part of a talented, dedicated team of 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.
This is an exciting and varied role with an excellent opportunity to develop and grow within our highly regarded team.
Experience Required
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 industry recognised electrical qualifications such City & Guilds/NVQ 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.
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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