Maintenance Operative/Handyman

Job description

Job responsibilities

Weavers Medical

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title Maintenance Operative/Handyman

Hours & days of work 32 hours per week over 5 days Monday Friday.

Responsible to Managing Partner

Location: Weavers Medical, Prospect House, Kettering and

Mawsley Medical, School Road, Mawsley

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable and skilled Handyman to join our GP practice team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a variety of maintenance and repair tasks across two practice sites, ensuring both locations are safe, functional, and well-presented for staff, patients, and visitors. This role is essential to the smooth daily operation of both sites.

Key Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance tasks including basic plumbing, painting, carpentry, and minor repairs.

Conduct regular inspections of both premises to identify and address any maintenance issues.

Assemble or move furniture and equipment as required.

Maintain exterior areas of both sites including minor landscaping, clearing pathways, and waste management.

Perform routine water temperature checks and maintain accurate records in line with health and safety standards.

Carry out regular safety checks of furniture and equipment such as chairs, wall-mounted fans, and other fixtures to ensure they are secure and in good working order.

Respond promptly to maintenance requests from staff and resolve issues efficiently.

Liaise with contractors and service providers when specialist work is required.

Ensure all work is completed in compliance with health and safety regulations.

Conduct routine safety checks, including fire alarms and water systems.

Maintain accurate maintenance records and provide regular updates to the Practice Manager.

Essential Requirements

Proven experience as a handyman or in a similar maintenance role.

Full UK driving licence and access to own reliable transport to travel between two practice sites.

Good understanding of general building maintenance.

Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

Basic understanding of health and safety procedures.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Basic IT literacy (e.g. using email, logging maintenance records, using a smart phone).

Desirable

Relevant vocational qualification or trade certification.

Experience working in a healthcare or regulated environment.

Working Conditions

Physical nature of the role, including lifting, bending, and use of tools.

Travel between sites will be required on a regular basis.

Flexible working hours may be necessary depending on the needs of the practice.

Occasional emergency call-outs may be required.

Health & Safety & Fire Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy.

The post holder will adhere to the Prospect House Fire Strategy and Mawsley Medical Fire Strategy.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Communication

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a handyman or in a similar maintenance role.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own reliable transport to travel between two practice sites.
• Good understanding of general building maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic IT literacy (e.g. using email, logging maintenance records, using a smart phone).

Qualifications

Desirable

• Relevant vocational qualification or trade certification.
• Experience working in a healthcare or regulated environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Weavers Medical

Address

Prospect House

121 Lower Street

Kettering

Northants

NN16 8DN

Employer's website

https://www.weaversmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)