Maintenance Operative Fabric

Job responsibilities

At NHS Property Services, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our People Strategy - Get, Grow, and Keep Great People - is all about building a valuesdriven culture where colleagues and customers are at the heart of everything we do. We have a Maintenance Operative (Fabric) role to join our team, based at Camborne & Redruth Community Hospital, covering sites across West Cornwall.

Starting salary from £29,000 per annum

Full time 37.5 hours per week.

Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Company van and tools provided

Full UK driving licence required

Key Responsibilities This role is responsible for delivering a highquality, responsive fabric maintenance service across NHS Property Services sites in West Cornwall. The Maintenance Operative (Fabric) will undertake a variety of planned and reactive building maintenance tasks, with a primary focus on carpentry and joinery works. The role involves travelling between multiple sites, carrying out repairs, upgrades and minor installations, and ensuring all works are completed safely, compliantly and to a high standard. Where competent, the post holder may also support with basic plumbing or electrical tasks alongside other facilities maintenance activities. The Maintenance Operative will work independently, manage their workload effectively, maintain accurate records of works completed, and work collaboratively with wider facilities teams to support the safe operation of healthcare environments. Essential Requirements

NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry & Joinery - essential

Proven experience in building or facilities maintenance

Ability to work independently across multiple sites

Strong practical and problemsolving skills

Full UK driving licence

Where you'll be Based at Camborne & Redruth Community Hospital, covering NHS sites across West Cornwall, from Newquay to Falmouth and west to Penzance. What we can offer you We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary, we will also offer:

27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave

Training and development opportunities, supporting career progression through our Professional Excellence Framework

SMART pension, with company contributions of up to 6%

A range of flexible benefits, including NHS retail discounts and the Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme, offering support for all areas of life

An organisation with a purpose We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. From reinvesting in the NHS, raising money for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer in local communities, and working towards our commitment to become net zero carbon by 2050, we ensure the work you do has a meaningful impact on society. At NHS Property Services, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support your needs. We celebrate diversity and are working hard to create an environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible, as we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Find out more about Life at NHS Property Services on our LinkedIn page.

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 or higher BTEC/City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Formal apprenticeship or craft trained equivalent.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working within a buildings maintenance environment.
• Previous experience of undertaking minor works and repairs.
• Working within the requirements of method statements or permit to work.
• Experience maintaining services to SFG20.