We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative to join our South East based NHS Healthcare team.
Rydon has established a strong reputation for the quality within our maintenance division with a particular focus on NHS Hard Facilities Management.
Job Purpose
This team has been appointed to provide a planned and reactive maintenance service to our end client, a world class provider of emergency and urgent health care services in pre-hospital and out of hospital environments. Services are to be provided across Kent with half million patient transport journeys handled every year. Rydon Maintenance are committed to provide a first-class planned, preventative and reactive maintenance service to ensure that this Trust is able to continue to deliver its services without disruption.
As part of this exciting new role, you will be providing a planned and reactive maintenance service to the buildings fabric, M&E plant, equipment and alarm systems within Ambulance Stations, Make-Ready Centres (MRC’s) and Ambulance Community Response Posts (ACRP’s). In addition, there will also be some planned upgrade works and refurbishment works as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure a safe environment for service users and Trust staff. Depending on your exact trade background, maintenance works may 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).
What we can offer you;
Competitive starting salary
A company van and fuel card.
A 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.
25 days holiday with the ability to increase up to 30 days.
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!
Full training, ongoing coaching and support.
If you have the above skills and experience, we'd strongly encourage you to apply.
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).
You will have excellent customer service skills and be passionate about providing high quality repairs/planned maintenance.
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.
This is a mobile opportunity (and as such a full UK driving license is required).
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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