Job summary
There is currently an opportunity available in our Estates Team for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician (Builder/Joiner) providing a full range of maintenance services across Trust sites. We are looking for a positive and proactive person to take on our lead joiner role to become our appointed Trada registered person for fire door maintenance and installation following appropriate training. You will undertake a broad range of joinery maintenance, repair and installation work using hand, power and machine tools as appropriate. Once qualified and appointed / Trada registered you will lead on the statutory planned maintenance works for fire door inspections highlighting all defects to your Team Leader and Estates Officers / Managers.
The role is critical to the Estates Department's maintenance support service and can be demanding and varied as it covers a range of services. Acting as the lead joiner you will be expected to assist and train other joiners in the inspection of fire doors for them to assist with the planned statutory maintenance The role offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the smooth functioning and maintenance of a range of engineering and building services in the Trust's clinical and non-clinical facilities.
Main duties of the job
Operating as a mobile Multi-Skilled Maintenance Craftworker (Building/Joiner), you will receive your work on a handheld device from the Estates and Facilities Helpdesk and Team Leader. You will be expected to prioritise your daily workload ensuring you complete the tasks in the given priority. The role will predominately include undertaking statutory and non-statutory planned preventative maintenance (with correct training).
You will undertake multi-skilled works to all Trust properties including working at heights and in adverse weather conditions, within your own competencies. You will be expected to demonstrate all aspects of the joinery discipline together with a flexible and conscientious approach to working. The successful candidate will be based at Duncan Macmillan House but must be willing to work at any of the Trust's sites.
You will be required to interpret work from drawings, instructions and specifications; diagnose faults and carry out necessary repair work. It is essential you have an understanding of other craftsmen's work in relation to their own discipline to provide a consistent service when carrying out both maintenance and minor work schemes.
About us
Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.
As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.
We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.
If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!
#TeamNottsHC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Other duties will include:
Cutting and shaping timber for floorboards, fire doors, skirting boards and window framesfitting cupboards and shelving, as well as door handles and locksrepairing damage around the hospital buildingsapply varnish or polishes to work surfaces, cabinets and other new works as requiredset out and install false ceilings. Make repairs to false ceilingsglazing repairs to timber, metal and PVCU windows and doorsfit safety and privacy films to glazingobtain entry to locked rooms and make good as requiredinstall and repair lockscut keys of all types
The ideal candidate:
Time served apprenticeship or other equivalent approved training
city and guilds certificate in Carpentry and Joinery or other equivalent approved qualifications
certified training in use of woodworking machinery (training will be provided)
post apprenticeship experience in a building maintenance environment
a high degree of self-motivation is essential as the majority of tasks will be undertaken without direct supervision
good informal communication skills
We require a strong team player, who is proactive, flexible, and generous in sharing their knowledge with others, willing to expand their knowledge and skills and has a real commitment to take the quality function forward and contribute to the Directorates success. In return we offer great opportunities to become part of a vibrant and developing organisation where passion and commitment forms part of our vision to provide high quality care to patients and services to our customers. In additional to your annual salary, a payment of £3,500pa pro rata RRP (Recruitment and Retention) will be paid.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Other duties will include:
Cutting and shaping timber for floorboards, fire doors, skirting boards and window framesfitting cupboards and shelving, as well as door handles and locksrepairing damage around the hospital buildingsapply varnish or polishes to work surfaces, cabinets and other new works as requiredset out and install false ceilings. Make repairs to false ceilingsglazing repairs to timber, metal and PVCU windows and doorsfit safety and privacy films to glazingobtain entry to locked rooms and make good as requiredinstall and repair lockscut keys of all types
The ideal candidate:
Time served apprenticeship or other equivalent approved training
city and guilds certificate in Carpentry and Joinery or other equivalent approved qualifications
certified training in use of woodworking machinery (training will be provided)
post apprenticeship experience in a building maintenance environment
a high degree of self-motivation is essential as the majority of tasks will be undertaken without direct supervision
good informal communication skills
We require a strong team player, who is proactive, flexible, and generous in sharing their knowledge with others, willing to expand their knowledge and skills and has a real commitment to take the quality function forward and contribute to the Directorates success. In return we offer great opportunities to become part of a vibrant and developing organisation where passion and commitment forms part of our vision to provide high quality care to patients and services to our customers. In additional to your annual salary, a payment of £3,500pa pro rata RRP (Recruitment and Retention) will be paid.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Physical Requirements
Desirable
- Capable of climbing ladders and scaffolding, working at heights and in confined spaces
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed craft apprenticeship or recongnised training with significant experience
- City and Guilds or equivalent advanced craft certificate in appropriate discipline
- Health and Safety Certificate
Desirable
- ONC/HNC Engineering/Building
- Management qualification
- Advanced Health and Safety Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Training
Essential
- Manual handling
- Legionella Awareness
- Asbestos Awareness
- Risk Assessments
Desirable
- Additional joinery / building training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi discipline organisation
- Team Working
Desirable
- Multi Skilled Working
- Experience of building management systems.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and codes of practice applicable to estates maintenance in a healthcare setting
- A good understanding of customer care
Desirable
- Knowledge of engineering and building services in an NHS setting
Skills
Essential
- IT skills, use of mobile devices used in conjunction with the delivery of estates maintenance
- Good communication skills both written and verbal at all levels of authority
- Adaptable to change as required
- Able to work in a well in a team and as a lone worker
Desirable
- Skills of other building Trades
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Current full driving license for driving Trust vehicles.
Person Specification
Physical Requirements
Desirable
- Capable of climbing ladders and scaffolding, working at heights and in confined spaces
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed craft apprenticeship or recongnised training with significant experience
- City and Guilds or equivalent advanced craft certificate in appropriate discipline
- Health and Safety Certificate
Desirable
- ONC/HNC Engineering/Building
- Management qualification
- Advanced Health and Safety Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Training
Essential
- Manual handling
- Legionella Awareness
- Asbestos Awareness
- Risk Assessments
Desirable
- Additional joinery / building training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi discipline organisation
- Team Working
Desirable
- Multi Skilled Working
- Experience of building management systems.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and codes of practice applicable to estates maintenance in a healthcare setting
- A good understanding of customer care
Desirable
- Knowledge of engineering and building services in an NHS setting
Skills
Essential
- IT skills, use of mobile devices used in conjunction with the delivery of estates maintenance
- Good communication skills both written and verbal at all levels of authority
- Adaptable to change as required
- Able to work in a well in a team and as a lone worker
Desirable
- Skills of other building Trades
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Current full driving license for driving Trust vehicles.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
