Job summary
Performing a full range of carpentry & joinery and multi-skilled maintenance work to a high standard, essential for the repair, maintenance and renewal to building and furniture throughout the Powys Teaching Health Board and other places not owned by the Health Board.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a multi-skilled crafts worker: carpenter and joiner to join our estates team with general carpentry experience including the maintenance of fire doors.
You will be required to undertake On-Call duties as part of the On-Call rota team ensuring emergency cover is provided for all of PTHB premises for emergencies. For full details, please refer to the attached job description
Base to to confirmed (Bronllys or Llandrindod)
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Quals and knowledge
Essential
- Literacy and Numeracy L2 or equivalent
- Approved Indentured Apprenticeship / L3 City Guilds Qualification / Apprenticeship plus significant demonstrable experience
- Knowledge of a range of procedures for building and repair maintenance
Desirable
- Be conversant with and use all relevant fixed woodworking machinery within the Joiners Shop in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, PUWER Regulations 1998, Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005. COSHH Regulations 2002
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within multi trades
- Experience of working as a Carpenter & Joiner
Other
Essential
- Can travel throughout PTHB sites, have clean driving licence for use of company vehicle in the course or duties
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to lead work as part of a team and work unsupervised
- Ability to supervise, train and mentor
- Ability to provide quotes for repairs and maintenance
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to prioritise, plan and work to agreed deadlines
- Organise materials, prioritise work to agreed deadlines
- Ability to work at short notice including unsocial hours
- Participate in On-Call rota for areas of expertise
- Ability to use electronic systems and databases - IT literate
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Conversant with electronic communication aids
Person Specification
Quals and knowledge
Essential
- Literacy and Numeracy L2 or equivalent
- Approved Indentured Apprenticeship / L3 City Guilds Qualification / Apprenticeship plus significant demonstrable experience
- Knowledge of a range of procedures for building and repair maintenance
Desirable
- Be conversant with and use all relevant fixed woodworking machinery within the Joiners Shop in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, PUWER Regulations 1998, Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005. COSHH Regulations 2002
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within multi trades
- Experience of working as a Carpenter & Joiner
Other
Essential
- Can travel throughout PTHB sites, have clean driving licence for use of company vehicle in the course or duties
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to lead work as part of a team and work unsupervised
- Ability to supervise, train and mentor
- Ability to provide quotes for repairs and maintenance
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to prioritise, plan and work to agreed deadlines
- Organise materials, prioritise work to agreed deadlines
- Ability to work at short notice including unsocial hours
- Participate in On-Call rota for areas of expertise
- Ability to use electronic systems and databases - IT literate
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Conversant with electronic communication aids
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).
