Band 4 Carpenter Craftsperson

Job summary

Perform unsupervised work including activities that may be demanding and/or non-routine.

Responsible for testing, maintenance and fault finding on all building elements, plant and equipment including but not limited to:

Fire compartmentation

Security, access control, keys and locks

Controlled drug storage units

Roofing

Underground drainage and high pressure jetting

Building structure and partition walling

Flooring and flooring finishes

Glazing

Fixtures, fittings and furniture

Scaffolding

Woodworking machinery

Construction site plant

Transport vehicles

Work under own initiative in order to undertake maintenance, repairs, minor improvements, and capital work across the trust as directed, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.

Main duties of the job

To undertake all work activities as requested by the Building Supervisor/Estates Officer.

To work in accordance with Trust safety rules and procedures at all times.

To be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.

To actively participate in the operation and control of building planned maintenance schemes.

To actively participate in the operation of facilities labour control scheme, by completion of all paperwork and reports as required by the scheme.

To carry out building surveys and compile data, as and when instructed by line managers.

Carry out all work on equipment as required by the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH Regulations, Building and Construction Regulations and the Trust's Safety Policy.

To work overtime to carry out repairs/maintenance not possible during normal hours.

To liaise with the Building Supervisor regarding plant or equipment failures, or deviations to regulations, and to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Solihull Hospital

Lode Ln

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2JL

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Solihull Hospital

Lode Ln

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2JL

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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