Part-time Maintenance Engineer

Job Code: VA499

Location: Facilities - South

We are looking for a multi-faceted colleague to join our maintenance team, supporting our veterinary practice’s in the Southwest London/Surrey region on a 3-day week basis.



Before we delve into the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:




The salary band for our part-time maintenance role is £19,344 to £20,055 dependant on prior experience.




A little snippet of the benefits you will receive as a Goddard colleague:



- 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata)
- Company vehicle and fuel card
- Paid lunch breaks
- Company phone



About the role




Our maintenance team play an integral part in the running of our practices and are responsible for all aspects of keeping our premises upheld to the highest standards and safety.



- General maintenance, repair, and upkeep of our veterinary practices, internally and externally.
- Detecting and reporting any defects or damage.
- Completing all tasks as delegated in a timely manner.
- Complying with the industry standards and safety regulations of working.
- To always observe the company’s health and safety policy on site and report any concerns.
- To liaise with external Contractors.
- Hours of work are 7.30am to 3.30pm 3 days a week between Monday to Friday (24hours) – occasional overtime may be required to finish a job.

Who we are looking for



- Clean driving licence is essential (vehicle will be provided)
- Multi-skilled maintenance person.  
- Experience in general carpentry, plastering, painting & decorating.
- Must hold at least one trade skill qualification.
- Plumbing experience would be an advantage, but not essential.
- Experience installing kitchens and bathrooms is preferred.
- Ability to effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines.
- Should be a good team worker and have the ability to coordinate work with fellow workers.
- Must possess excellent communication skills
- Being an animal lover would help!




If you can see yourself in this role press apply now, and within 60 seconds your application will be with our recruitment manager Rose. Alternatively, please feel free to email Rose directly at rstanton@goddardvetgroup.co.uk for any other queries or to simply arrange a call and have a chat about other opportunities!

Benefits for this role include

  • 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
  • Paid lunch breaks
  • Colleague introduction reward (for the introduction of vets and RVNs)
  • 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
  • Medical cashback plan. Refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractic fees, and more
  • Professional membership fees covered
  • Shopping discounts
  • Generous colleague discounts
  • Petplan 20% colleague discount

About us

In 2022, we celebrated our 70th anniversary and now have 46 branches, three hospitals and our own nurse training college. We value all of our colleagues, and our forward-looking approach means we have introduced a Colleague Forum to listen to our peers’ views, as well as monthly Town Hall meetings with our board of directors communicating real time updates and taking polls with live Q&As to ensure we’re making the right, collaborative decisions for our people. All our senior managers are mental health first aid trained and we offer Wellness plans for all new starters.

If you can see yourself in this role press apply now, and within 60 seconds your application will be with our recruitment manager Rose. Alternatively, please feel free to email her directly at rstanton@goddardvetgroup.co.uk for any other queries or to simply arrange a call and have a chat about other opportunities!