Maintenance Operative

Rydon; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

We now have an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Operative with plumbing and water hygiene background to join our highly regarded repairs and maintenance team based in Sidcup. This role is predominantly based at the Queen Mary's hospital in Sidcup; however, there will be some travel to other local sites.

Job Purpose

As a Maintenance Operative, you will be performing daily maintenance duties as part of our PPM (planned and preventative maintenance) and reactive maintenance programme.

Responsibilities will include:

• Servicing and maintenance of all types of systems and water treatment equipment,
• L8 Temperature checks and monitoring,
• Water Sampling,
• Thermostatic mixing valve (TMV) service and replacement,
• Shower cleaning,
• Tank inspections and cleans,
• Remedial plumbing duties and the opportunity to get involved with other general building fabric repairs.

Normal working hours are 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. You will also have 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,
• On call allowance and overtime,
• 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, Denplan and more.

About us

Rydon Maintenance delivers a first-class repairs service in partnership with NHS Trusts across the UK. We provide reactive and planned maintenance and we work to strict timescales and safety requirements to ensure the comfort and safety of service users using these NHS facilities.

By joining Rydon, you become part of a talented, dedicated team of maintenance engineers 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.

Experience Required

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience with Legionella Monitoring or Water Hygiene,
• This experience gained ideally within a healthcare environment, however, this is not essential,
• A Full UK driving license and you will need your own vehicle for travel (business mileage can be reclaimed),
• Experience of ACoP L8 (Legionnaires) and water safety standards,
• A recognised Level 2 qualification in plumbing would be desirable.

If you have the above experience, we would strongly encourage you to apply. Upon review, a member of our dedicated recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application.

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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