Maintenance Operative

We now have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Operative to join our NHS Maintenance team in Dartford. Rydon is a successful construction, development, maintenance, investment and management group operating throughout England, predominantly in London and the southern counties. We are a dynamic, multi-talented organisation, working across a wide range of construction market sectors within the built environment.

Our maintenance business provides a range of expert planned and responsive maintenance services to domestic properties and commercial buildings in the social housing, health and social care sectors. We look after a growing number of healthcare buildings for NHS Trusts, residential homes and educational facilities. Using the latest technology we ensure properties are well maintained, efficient and fit for purpose.

Job Purpose

You will be working in a multi-skilled role performing daily maintenance duties as part of our PPM (planned and preventative maintenance) and reactive maintenance programme. Maintenance works will include plumbing so a qualification would be beneficial to see although not essential. Other works will include light electrical i.e changing of light fixtures/light bulbs, carpentry, ironmongery (replacing door handles and locks) and general wear and tear maintenance.

In addition to reactive repairs, there will also be some planned, preventative maintenance activities such as temperature checks, emergency light checks and planned upgrade works as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure a safe environment for service users.  

Normal working hours are 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. There is also the opportunity to participate in an on-call rota system (which offers the opportunity to increase your earnings and be involved in additional urgent repairs).

What we can offer you;

A competitive starting salary

25 days holiday including the ability to increase your annual leave

Full training, ongoing coaching and support

Employee discount scheme saving you money on products/services

Company pension

Access to an Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme

Flexible benefits for you to choose from including cash health plan and more

Opportunities to progress your career across the business

By joining Rydon, you become part of a talented, dedicated team of who are passionate about supporting the NHS and its people in their vital work and you will play an important role in ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for staff and service users.

This is an exciting and varied role with an excellent opportunity to develop and grow within our highly regarded team.

Experience Required

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of plumbing repairs and/or planned maintenance. This will have ideally been gained within an NHS environment, though candidates with experience gained maintaining commercial properties (such as office buildings, supermarkets, hotels etc) will also be considered. You will also ideally hold a relevant plumbing qualification.

If you have the above experience, we would strongly encourage you to apply.

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.

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