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Property Maintenance Operative

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Aylesbury, HP20 1EGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

25 October 2026

6 days left

Job description

Are you a multi-skilled trades/handyperson looking for your next career move? If so, we would love to hear from you! You will be a member of multi-ski...

  • Carry out repairs to the fabric of a building, for example repairs to walls, doors, door frames, skirting boards or plaster damage to internal walls
  • 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
  • Perform maintenance and light repairs
  • Putting up notice boards and shelving
  • Undertake light installation or basic carpentry works

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Experience

Essential: - Previous handyperson/property maintenance experience

Desirable: - Previous experience working in a similar Hospital, Mental Health or Prison Environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 qualification in carpentry, plumbing or electrical and/or equivalent relevant experience carrying out maintenance in a hospital or construction environment

Desirable: - Undertaken Basic Plumbing, Carpentry, Decoration or Electrical Course or Qualification

Skills

Essential: - Ability to work as part of a team; - Good communication skills

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

9 October 2026

Last checked

13 October 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

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Oxford Health NHS Trust

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