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Gloucestershire Managed Services

Maintenance Operative, GMS Band A

The closing date is 17 June 2025

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Job summary

Are you organised, hands-on, and good with people? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS) is looking for a proactive Maintenance Operative to join our busy Operational Estates team. Based at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, you will play a key rolein keeping things running smoothly by carrying out both building/grounds planned preventative maintenance activities and reactive maintenance activities across the Hospital's Estate.

You'll be part of a busy and varied Estates service, where each day brings something new. We're continuing to develop and improve how we work, and we value people who bring fresh ideas, a strong work ethic, and a practical, solutions-focused approach.

Please note this job will attract GMS Terms and Conditions of Service (TCS)

Please see attached TCS for reference

Main duties of the job

We're looking for someone with great organisational skills, a hands-on approach and the ability to keep things moving in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include:

- Carrying out Building (Mechanical or Carpentry or Plumbing bias) and Grounds Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities.

- Carrying out Building (Mechanical or Carpentry or Plumbing Bias) and Grounds Reactive Maintenance Activities.

- Keeping plant rooms, stores and work shop clean, tidy, safe, and well organised.

- Regularly lifting and moving items (frequently up to 25kg).

About us

At Gloucestershire Managed Services, we provide essential support services that keep NHS hospitals running, such as maintenance, catering, portering, logistics and more. Our work might take place behind the scenes, but it plays a vital role in delivering safe and efficient healthcare every day.

Join us and become part of a team where your work truly matters.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply for this job' to submit an online application on NHS Jobs (TRAC).

Alternatively, if you would prefer to apply via email, please send your CV -- with the job title in the subject line -- to: ghn-tr.gmsrecruitmentgeneralinbox@nhs.net

Please Note: Upon submission, an NHS Trac account will be created in your name to enable your application to be processed and assessed.

Details

Date posted

03 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,959 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-GMS0407

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (but working at GMS properties as necessary)

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN


Job description

Job responsibilities

To succeed in this role, you will need:

- A good understanding of building and grounds maintenance.

- Strong organisational and communication skills.

- Good computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office.

- A positive customer-focused attitude.

- The ability to work independently and collaboratively.

- Good numeracy and literacy skills.

- A full, clean driving licence is desirable.

Youll work closely with Operational Estates and Facilities Department colleagues across two busy Hospital sites, supporting the planning and delivery of essential operational estates works. Youll also take a proactive approach to managing stock, identifying slow-moving items, and suggesting improvements to increase efficiency.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To succeed in this role, you will need:

- A good understanding of building and grounds maintenance.

- Strong organisational and communication skills.

- Good computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office.

- A positive customer-focused attitude.

- The ability to work independently and collaboratively.

- Good numeracy and literacy skills.

- A full, clean driving licence is desirable.

Youll work closely with Operational Estates and Facilities Department colleagues across two busy Hospital sites, supporting the planning and delivery of essential operational estates works. Youll also take a proactive approach to managing stock, identifying slow-moving items, and suggesting improvements to increase efficiency.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 2 Building Trade NVQ/C&G/BTEC Qualification
  • Full, clean driving licence

Desirable

  • Level 3 Building Trade NVQ/C&G/BTEC Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a Building Maintenance Environment
  • Experience of working in a fast-paced, practical or hands-on role
  • Experience working as part of a team in a support or operational environment
  • Experience of working safely at all times

Knowledge/ Skills

Essential

  • Strong organisational skills
  • Good computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office
  • Clear and confident communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Good level of knowledge and understanding of the nature of building maintenance as well as the principles and practice of building maintenance management
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 2 Building Trade NVQ/C&G/BTEC Qualification
  • Full, clean driving licence

Desirable

  • Level 3 Building Trade NVQ/C&G/BTEC Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a Building Maintenance Environment
  • Experience of working in a fast-paced, practical or hands-on role
  • Experience working as part of a team in a support or operational environment
  • Experience of working safely at all times

Knowledge/ Skills

Essential

  • Strong organisational skills
  • Good computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office
  • Clear and confident communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Good level of knowledge and understanding of the nature of building maintenance as well as the principles and practice of building maintenance management

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

Gloucestershire Managed Services

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (but working at GMS properties as necessary)

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/gloucestershire-managed-services/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Managed Services

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (but working at GMS properties as necessary)

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/gloucestershire-managed-services/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Workforce Officer

Penny Bickerstaff

penny.bickerstaff@nhs.net

07977787082

Details

Date posted

03 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,959 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-GMS0407

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (but working at GMS properties as necessary)

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN


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