Fabric Operative / Handy Person
Job Description
Fabric Operative Engineering
\nBury St Edmunds, Suffolk
37.5 Hours | Permanent
Salary: Up to £30,000 per year (depending on experience, training and qualifications)
An established independent healthcare provider is looking to recruit a Fabric Operative to join its Engineering team in Bury St Edmunds.
\nThis is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will be required to work a flexible shift pattern, participate in a rotational on-call rota, and occasionally work evenings or weekends when required.
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Carry out painting, decorating and general building fabric maintenance throughout the hospital.
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Complete a range of fabric maintenance tasks including joinery, decoration and general repairs in both patient and staff areas.
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Undertake planned and reactive refurbishment works across clinical and non-clinical environments.
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Maintain high standards of workmanship and finish across all maintenance activities.
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Support planned redecoration programmes and ensure building fabric is maintained to a high standard.
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Provide advice on refurbishment requirements and assist with planning future maintenance works.
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Work safely in accordance with health and safety procedures and relevant legislation.
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Previous experience in painting, decorating and general building fabric maintenance.
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Valid CSCS card.
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Ability to undertake basic plumbing repairs, including TMV maintenance.
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Experience delivering high-quality refurbishment and decorating work.
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Able to work independently and use initiative.
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Good understanding of health and safety and COSHH regulations.
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Experience working in healthcare or other regulated environments is desirable.
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PASMA or working at height/ladder training is advantageous.
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Experience hanging a variety of wall coverings, including wide-width and fabric-backed materials.
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Engineering training, apprenticeship, or trade qualification in painting, decorating or carpentry is desirable.
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Experience working alongside contractors and facilities teams within large buildings.
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
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Private pension scheme.
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Private healthcare.
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Staff discounts and wellbeing benefits.
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Life assurance.
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Family-friendly policies.
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Ongoing training and career development.
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Employee recognition programmes and additional lifestyle benefits.
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This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established healthcare organisation that offers a supportive working environment, excellent benefits and genuine opportunities for career progression.
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