Job summary
The Estates Department is responsible for the repair, maintenance and management of all TEWV NHS Foundation properties.
The post holder will be time served and have a joinery background and will be responsible for the provision of building maintenance services.
Main duties of the job
The Estates Department is responsible for the repair, maintenance and management of all TEWV NHS Foundation properties.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Craftsperson (Joiner) to join our multi-disciplined Estates Team based at Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham.
The post holder will be time served and have a joinery background and will be responsible for the provision of building maintenance services.
Although primarily based at Lanchester Road Hospital, you may be required to work from other Trust sites for periods of time as the service dictates.
Additional contact details: Michael Clark - Building Maintenance Supervisor - 07970 190297 - mclark10@nhs.net
Paul Shoulder - Estates Officer: 07778967285 - paul.shoulder@nhs.net
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification which outline the main duties and responsibilities and to to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification which outline the main duties and responsibilities and to to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualificaions
Essential
- Successful completion of recognised joinery apprenticeship.
- City and Guilds Craft Certificate or NVQ3 or equivalent qualification
- Numeracy and Literacy to level 2
- ITQ Level 2
Desirable
- BTEC Level 3 ONC/HNC Certificate in Joinery
- City and Guilds Advanced Craft Certificate
- Multi-skilled building training
Experience
Essential
- Significant post apprenticeship experience in Joinery
Desirable
- Experience working in an NHS environment
- Experience in the management of Planned Preventitive Maintenance Systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of building systems within service industry
- Comprehensive knowledge of building maintenance and installation work
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation
- Working Knowledge of British Standards and ACOP's relevant to the trade
- Working knowledge of Fire Regulations and HTM05 specific to Fire Doors
- Understanding of associated trades and relationships
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate comprehensive range of skills relevant to the trade to a consistently high standard
- Able to problem solve using innovative approaches
- Able to communicate clearly to a wide range of people
- Able to manage time and prioritise effectively
- Able to demonstrate thoroughness and attention to detail
- Able to work in confined spaces
Desirable
- Experience of bench joinery
Person Specification
Qualificaions
Essential
- Successful completion of recognised joinery apprenticeship.
- City and Guilds Craft Certificate or NVQ3 or equivalent qualification
- Numeracy and Literacy to level 2
- ITQ Level 2
Desirable
- BTEC Level 3 ONC/HNC Certificate in Joinery
- City and Guilds Advanced Craft Certificate
- Multi-skilled building training
Experience
Essential
- Significant post apprenticeship experience in Joinery
Desirable
- Experience working in an NHS environment
- Experience in the management of Planned Preventitive Maintenance Systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of building systems within service industry
- Comprehensive knowledge of building maintenance and installation work
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation
- Working Knowledge of British Standards and ACOP's relevant to the trade
- Working knowledge of Fire Regulations and HTM05 specific to Fire Doors
- Understanding of associated trades and relationships
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate comprehensive range of skills relevant to the trade to a consistently high standard
- Able to problem solve using innovative approaches
- Able to communicate clearly to a wide range of people
- Able to manage time and prioritise effectively
- Able to demonstrate thoroughness and attention to detail
- Able to work in confined spaces
Desirable
- Experience of bench joinery
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).
