Handy Person / Fabric Operative / Labourer

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.

• 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.

• 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.