Maintenance Operative

Rydon

  • Bristol
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
Overview:We now have an excellent opportunity for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Operative to join our highly regarded repairs and maintenance team in Bristol.Rydon Maintenance Ltd provides a range of hard facilities management and property maintenance services in partnership with a range of NHS Trusts. 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. With offices in London and the South East, to Bristol in the South West and Bedford in the Midlands our experience has taken us across a variety of sensitive healthcare environments.Please do take a look at one of our operational and careers video to find out more about working for RydonJob Purpose:Working in a mobile role, as Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for the maintenance of a number of hospital/healthcare sites in Bristol and the surrounding area.Key duties will include;
  • The role is varied and you will undertake responsive/reactive repairs in a 'multi trade' role providing repairs ranging from lamp changes, plumbing works/pipework, changing taps, fitting washers and general fabric repairs.
  • In addition to reactive repairs, there will also be planned, preventative maintenance (PPM's) such as water temperature checks, emergency light checks.
  • There will also be some planned maintenance activities such as planned upgrade works and refurbishment as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure a safe environment for service users.
  • Normal working hours are 8am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday. We also operate an on call rota (which offers the opportunity to increase your earnings and be involved in additional urgent repairs)
What we can offer you;
  • Competitive Starting Salary
  • Company van and fuel card
  • Holiday Entitlement: 33 days per annum (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme: Buy up to an additional 5 days holiday (That's 38 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Pension Scheme: 4% contributory.
  • On call Allowance and Overtime paid per call (minimum 2 hours pay per call out an time and a half or double time)
  • Free Eyesight test and Flu Vaccinations
  • Health Cash Plan: helping you spread the cost of essential healthcare
  • 24/7 EAP Service: free advice, counselling and support for you and your family whenever you need it.
  • Wellbeing and mental health champions readily available at work.
  • Access to an employee discount scheme which includes a wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, lifestyle goods and services.
  • Flexible benefits for you to choose from including Critical Illness, DenPlan and Cycle to work schemes.
  • Employee Referral Scheme: recommend a personal connection to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire.
  • Opportunities for you to progress your career across the business
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).
  • Recognised NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in plumbing and/or another building trade would be desirable
  • Solid Health & Safety awareness
  • Experience of using a handheld device (PDA) + Good IT Skills
  • A full UK manual driving licence is required (no more than 6 points)
By joining Rydon, you become part of a talented, dedicated team and this is an exciting and varied role with an excellent opportunity to develop and grow within our highly regarded team. 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.To apply online, please use the 'apply for this job link' at the top of this page.Our application process is very straight forward allowing you to apply with a CV (from your Computer or Dropbox), LinkedIn, Facebook or Google+ and should take no more than a few short minutes.For more details on our culture and what it’s like to work at Rydon, please .Further information on how to apply can be found by .

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