Oxford Health NHS Trust

Property Maintenance Operative

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Job summary

Oxford Health Foundation Trust is looking for talented, enthusiastic and passionate people to join our established team. As one of our valued Maintenance operatives you will join a multi-skilled estates team with the primary role of optimising the quality and condition of OHFT's properties to ensure buildings are kept in a safe condition. As one of our valued Maintenance operatives you will carry out general maintenance and repairs for the Trust's buildings and surrounding areas, including plumbing, carpentry and electrical work.

Main duties of the job

The role requires our Maintenance operatives to maintain a high level of quality, providing maximum satisfaction to OHFT staff. You will understand the mechanism of buildings including electrical, plumbing, plant safety systems and equipment. Provide first and immediate response to fault finding, whilst maximising quality and ensuring cost effectiveness, ensuring prevention of major damage that could result in extensive costs and minimise reactive intervention.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

03 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CS6343041

Job locations

Whiteleaf Centre

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full overview of role responsibilities.

These include the following

Carry out repairs to the fabric of a building,

Understand and maintain electrical distribution, safe repair of electrical installation to legal requirements, for example replacing damaged sockets, plugs, lighting and fuses

Carry out general repairs and reactive maintenance

Complete PPMs

Understand and maintain plumbing and drainage systems, for example repairs to WC systems, leaking taps or water testing and unblocking drains

Carry out decorating and painting (internal and external)

Maintain grounds and external fabrication of a building, such as drainage and guttering

Record and report information accurately either internally or externally

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full overview of role responsibilities.

These include the following

Carry out repairs to the fabric of a building,

Understand and maintain electrical distribution, safe repair of electrical installation to legal requirements, for example replacing damaged sockets, plugs, lighting and fuses

Carry out general repairs and reactive maintenance

Complete PPMs

Understand and maintain plumbing and drainage systems, for example repairs to WC systems, leaking taps or water testing and unblocking drains

Carry out decorating and painting (internal and external)

Maintain grounds and external fabrication of a building, such as drainage and guttering

Record and report information accurately either internally or externally

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

level 3 vocational qualification in carpentry, plumbing or electrical and/or equivalent relevant experience carrying out maintenance in a hospital or construction environment

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Trained in the use of hardware tools and electrical equipment
Basic building knowledge
Carried out maintenance and repairs in properties/ construction or other environments

Desirable

Previous experience of working in an NHS environment

Job Aptitude and Skills

Essential

Must be able to set and negotiate priorities and follow programme workload to meet deadlines.
Communicates technical issues to maintenance staff/ explain technical issues to other staff.
Ability to work safely with no on site supervision

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

level 3 vocational qualification in carpentry, plumbing or electrical and/or equivalent relevant experience carrying out maintenance in a hospital or construction environment

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Trained in the use of hardware tools and electrical equipment
Basic building knowledge
Carried out maintenance and repairs in properties/ construction or other environments

Desirable

Previous experience of working in an NHS environment

Job Aptitude and Skills

Essential

Must be able to set and negotiate priorities and follow programme workload to meet deadlines.
Communicates technical issues to maintenance staff/ explain technical issues to other staff.
Ability to work safely with no on site supervision

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.