Vanguard Healthcare Solutions we are a British, privately owned, international clinical services and infrastructure provider supporting healthcare clients across the UK and worldwide.
Our purpose-designed and built modular and mobile facilities provide our clients with new or replacement Operating Theatres, Wards, Endoscopy Suites and Decontamination and diagnostic units. As part of our solution to our clients we also support them with clinical teams and equipment.
We are looking for an experienced Skilled Operative to join our modular manufacturing team in Hull.
Working as part of our factory operations team, you will support the manufacture, refurbishment and preparation of high-quality modular healthcare buildings.
This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone with experience across multiple construction or manufacturing disciplines who takes pride in producing work safely and to a high standard.
Responsibilities
- Carry out a range of modular manufacturing activities, including steel fabrication, cassette and wall construction, insulation, plasterboarding, joinery, fire stopping, external finishes and refurbishment works.
- Work accurately from construction drawings, specifications and production instructions.
- Complete quality checks and help ensure work is completed right first time.
- Use hand tools, power tools and equipment safely and correctly.
- Follow factory health, safety and quality procedures at all times.
- Maintain good housekeeping and support our 5S workplace standards.
- Handle materials carefully, minimise waste and protect completed work.
- Identify and report safety concerns, defects and production issues promptly.
- Support and guide Semi-Skilled Operatives, sharing knowledge and demonstrating good working practices.
- Operate plant or specialist equipment where appropriately trained and authorised.
What we are looking for
- You will ideally have:
- Experience within modular manufacturing, construction, manufacturing or a similar practical environment.
- Experience across several relevant skills such as steel fabrication, joinery, drylining, plasterboarding or modular assembly.
- The ability to read and work from construction drawings.
- Confidence using hand and powered tools.
- A good understanding of safe working practices and quality standards.
- A practical, flexible approach and willingness to work across different production activities.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-skilled team and support less experienced colleagues.
- Relevant vocational qualifications, industry-recognised training or equivalent practical experience would be beneficial.
- Plant qualifications such as FLT or MEWP would also be advantageous.
About you
- We're looking for someone who:
- Takes pride in their workmanship.
- Has a positive approach to health and safety.
- Is reliable and works well as part of a team.
- Pays attention to detail.
- Is comfortable taking responsibility for the quality of their own work.
- Is willing to share their experience and help develop others.
- Is confident speaking up when something isn't safe or doesn't look right.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our team.
Vanguard Healthcare Solutions Ltd and Q-bital Healthcare are part of the Vanguard Group of companies. www.vanguardhealthcare.co.uk | www.q-bital.com
