Handy Person / Fabric Operative / Labourer

Bury St Edmunds Source: WhatJobs
Up to £30,000 per year

Fabric Operative – Engineering

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
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.

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out painting, decorating and general building fabric maintenance throughout the hospital.
  • Complete a range of fabric maintenance tasks including joinery, decoration and general repairs in both patient and staff areas.
  • Undertake planned and reactive refurbishment works across clinical and non-clinical environments.
  • Maintain high standards of workmanship and finish across all maintenance activities.
  • Support planned redecoration programmes and ensure building fabric is maintained to a high standard.
  • Provide advice on refurbishment requirements and assist with planning future maintenance works.
  • Work safely in accordance with health and safety procedures and relevant legislation.

Candidate Requirements

  • Previous experience in painting, decorating and general building fabric maintenance.
  • Valid CSCS card.
  • Ability to undertake basic plumbing repairs, including TMV maintenance.
  • Experience delivering high-quality refurbishment and decorating work.
  • Able to work independently and use initiative.
  • Good understanding of health and safety and COSHH regulations.
  • Experience working in healthcare or other regulated environments is desirable.
  • PASMA or working at height/ladder training is advantageous.
  • Experience hanging a variety of wall coverings, including wide-width and fabric-backed materials.
  • Engineering training, apprenticeship, or trade qualification in painting, decorating or carpentry is desirable.
  • Experience working alongside contractors and facilities teams within large buildings.

Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
  • Private pension scheme.
  • Private healthcare.
  • Staff discounts and wellbeing benefits.
  • Life assurance.
  • Family-friendly policies.
  • Ongoing training and career development.
  • Employee recognition programmes and additional lifestyle benefits. xwwtmva

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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