Property Maintenance Operative

at  Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

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 basic electrical work.
The main duties are as follows;
Maintenance tasks on numerous inpatient & outpatient hospitals, wards & associated buildings / sites - with a customer focus.
Health & safety considerations & compliance with all activities.
Sympathetic & tactful towards inpatients & service users.
Reactive maintenance tasks including building fabric, fixtures & fittings, basic carpentry, plumbing & basic electrical.
Planned preventative maintenance tasks
Priorities works & procurement of materials in collaboration with estates officer.
Work in accordance with infection control standards.
Drive a trust vehicle between sites to attend jobs.
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.
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
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 PPM’s
• 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

Please refer the Job description for details