Handy Person

Job summary

Practice Plus Group Hospital Emersons Green and Devizes are looking for somebody to join the team providing small works, which includes making good, painting, decorating and repairs to fixtures and fittings.

The role is largely to maintain and improve the Hospital decorative interior appearance and does not involve electrical works, hot works, water works or machine works.

They should also be able to work across two sites, one in Bristol and the other in Devizes.

Tasks in this role are but not limited to;

• To prepare surfaces for decoration.
• To apply all types of paints and varnishes to a variety of surfaces.
• To work in areas occupied by patients, public and staff, having regard for the health & safety of occupants within that area.
• To work with tools and equipment in a difficult working environment.
• To work with other building trades as required.
• To work safely with equipment, at heights and in all areas of a busy hospital.
• To paint finished stud walling, including priming of surfaces.
• To fix free issue items such as towel holders disabled rails, etc.
• To specify stores and equipment required for the task in hand.
• To undertake training relevant to the job as required.
• To observe statutory and other regulatory requirements.
• To carry out other such reasonable tasks and duties relevant to the post as may be determined by the Senior Management Team

Main duties of the job

You will be comfortable working using your own initiative and will have proven experience and a keen attention to detail. You will be friendly, approachable, flexible and motivated and possess a genuine interest in the patients that visit and staff that work in the Hospital.   The role seeks a conscientious individual that is pro-active, adaptable, and versatile.    Ideally the applicant would have the following:

• NVQ2, C&G 6707 or equivalent Painting and Decorating qualification.
• Experience with compiling and working to Risk Assessment & Method Statement.
• Experience of Working at Height and associated access equipment.
• Previous painting and decorating experience with a keen eye for detail
• Demonstrable competence and practical skills working in a care-based environment
• Willingness to support our Supplies team in driving our Luton Van between sites during staffing shortages

About us

Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. When youre part of the Practice Plus Group team, you dont just have a job. You have a career. We work with you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. If you want to move up the ladder, well support you. If you just want to stay in your role, thats fine too. Well help you be the best you can be. We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded. So we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. We also recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life around your home life. To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact Dale.Leer@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team. We will contact all shortlisted candidate but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.