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Building Operatives


Location
Southall, England
Salary
£30,142 Per Annum Inclusive of Allowances
Profession
Estates and facilities
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
09 Jul 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
25 Jun 2026
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Job overview

WE DO NOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE

A great opportunity has arisen for a Building Operative within our Capital Estates and & Facilities Broadmoor Hospital, Crowthorne.

To work a 37.5hour week, on a 4 days on 2 days off shift pattern working early and late shifts, either early 0800-1630 or late 0930-1800.

The post holder will be responsible to ensure that they provide a comprehensive multidisciplinary domestic, portering and maintenance support service. Responsible for ensuring clean, safe and a comfortable environment is provided for patients, staff and visitors at all times.

We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Building Operative to become part of a large team providing an excellent service to our patients and staff.

The Trust offer great benefits ranging from an excellent pension scheme, flexible working and up to 33 days’ annual leave.

We positively welcome applications from people with a lived experience of either mental health conditions or learning disabilities and people who represent diverse communities

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible to ensure that they provide a comprehensive multidisciplinary domestic, portering and maintenance support service. Responsible for ensuring clean, safe and a comfortable environment is provided for patients, staff and visitors at all times.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good knowledge of cleaning procedures.
  • Good understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.

Desirable

  • Understanding of PLACE audit process
  • Understanding of the correct application of manual handling techniques and working at heights.
  • Understanding of the quality aspects of service procedure and audits.
  • Understanding of confidentiality requirements.

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 1 year Previous experience working in a domestic/maintenance services role within a Hospital/NHS environment.

Desirable

  • Experience working in a secure environment.
  • Experience escorting contractors and staff.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to work with minimum supervision.
  • Good attention to detail (e.g. for checking compliance, tool and equipment list etc.).
  • Able to communicate effectively with patients, staff and visitors.
  • Able to prioritise tasks and knowing when to escalate issues
  • Flexible team worker

Desirable

  • Willing to develop skills

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Good general education: reading, writing and basic numeracy skills.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of cleaning & CoSHH procedures
  • Understanding of basic maintenance tasks (e.g. changing bulbs, batteries etc.).

Desirable

  • First Aid
  • NVQ 2 or equivalent experience in General Cleaning.
  • NVQ 2 or equivalent experience in customer service.

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This advert is for Building Operatives with West London NHS Trust in Southall, London, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £30,142 Per Annum Inclusive of Allowances. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Jul 2026.

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