Job summary
To carry out building joinery maintenance work and installation to all QE Facilities contracted Properties both routine and non-routine. Responsible for repairs, fault finding and planned maintenance activities as directed by management, ensuring compliance with statutory legislation, QE Facilities safety standards, policies and best practice.
To participate in the building on-call out of hours service
Main duties of the job
- Able to work independently and on own initiative to manage workload
- Able to provide, receive and interpret routine/technical information
- Able to work in adverse environmental conditions and unpleasant situations (ie ducts, restricted spaces, inclement weather, etc)
- Able to work in accordance with the requirements of HTM's, HBN's, Model Specifications, relevant Statutory Regulations, Codes of Practice, British Standards and QE Facilities Policies.
- Demonstrate high degree of cross trade flexibility, including mechanical and electrical maintenance
- Able to work with discretion/ in a sensitive manner in and around patient situations
- Use of all relevant PPE, tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.
About us
QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.
We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).
In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.
QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Day to day maintenance of QEFs contracted Properties, carrying out alterations as required, such alterations may include but are not restricted to the erection of stud walls, fixing plasterboard and door casings, first fix items, fixing skirting boards, architraves, hanging doors, fitting locks, adjusting door closers, kitchen/desk/work station worktops, rebonding of floor tiles, window repairs, fixing curtain bed tracks, undertaking all items of work considering second fix including assembling and fixing of components, fittings and signage.
- To actively participate in the operation of QE Facilities helpdesk, including the timely completion of work dockets via a PDA (hand held computer) including completion of job sheets and Tradesmans reports.
- To interpret and set out work from drawings, specifications and instructions without supervision and making purpose made one-off items to a high standard of workmanship.
- To assist other trades as required, this shall include under extreme conditions gritting and snow clearing.
- To work with and assist contractors employed by QE Facilities.
- To be conversant in setting up routine maintenance and use of all workshop machinery including undertaking minor adjustments for example blade changes to wood working machinery.
- Frequent requirement to exert heavy physical effort for long periods, for example heavy repairs, lifting and moving of materials and equipment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Day to day maintenance of QEFs contracted Properties, carrying out alterations as required, such alterations may include but are not restricted to the erection of stud walls, fixing plasterboard and door casings, first fix items, fixing skirting boards, architraves, hanging doors, fitting locks, adjusting door closers, kitchen/desk/work station worktops, rebonding of floor tiles, window repairs, fixing curtain bed tracks, undertaking all items of work considering second fix including assembling and fixing of components, fittings and signage.
- To actively participate in the operation of QE Facilities helpdesk, including the timely completion of work dockets via a PDA (hand held computer) including completion of job sheets and Tradesmans reports.
- To interpret and set out work from drawings, specifications and instructions without supervision and making purpose made one-off items to a high standard of workmanship.
- To assist other trades as required, this shall include under extreme conditions gritting and snow clearing.
- To work with and assist contractors employed by QE Facilities.
- To be conversant in setting up routine maintenance and use of all workshop machinery including undertaking minor adjustments for example blade changes to wood working machinery.
- Frequent requirement to exert heavy physical effort for long periods, for example heavy repairs, lifting and moving of materials and equipment.
Person Specification
Knowledge and SKills
Essential
- oMust be able to work and act on his/her own initiative with no supervision
- oPossess the ability to work and communicate effectively in a pleasant manner with all other staff across QE Facilities contracted sites
- oMust be able to communicate positively with customers, patients and staff from other departments & organisations
- oMust be adaptable and flexible in all areas of work
- oBe fully aware of Health & Safety responsibilities relating to their work and possess sufficient technical knowledge to avoid any danger to themselves, colleagues or users of any QEF contracted sites
- oBe able to provide and receive routine and technical information from colleagues and non-technical staff to enable safe use of complex hospital equipment
- oProvide advice or instruction on safe use of equipment to non-technical staff, carers or patients
Experience
Essential
- oPost apprenticeship experience in building maintenance and installation
- oGood customer services and customer interaction
Desirable
- oMaintenance experience in hospitals or a similar environment
Qualifications
Essential
- oCity & Guilds craft Certificates Joinery (Essential) or equivalent
- oCurrent UK driving licence
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge and SKills
Essential
- oMust be able to work and act on his/her own initiative with no supervision
- oPossess the ability to work and communicate effectively in a pleasant manner with all other staff across QE Facilities contracted sites
- oMust be able to communicate positively with customers, patients and staff from other departments & organisations
- oMust be adaptable and flexible in all areas of work
- oBe fully aware of Health & Safety responsibilities relating to their work and possess sufficient technical knowledge to avoid any danger to themselves, colleagues or users of any QEF contracted sites
- oBe able to provide and receive routine and technical information from colleagues and non-technical staff to enable safe use of complex hospital equipment
- oProvide advice or instruction on safe use of equipment to non-technical staff, carers or patients
Experience
Essential
- oPost apprenticeship experience in building maintenance and installation
- oGood customer services and customer interaction
Desirable
- oMaintenance experience in hospitals or a similar environment
Qualifications
Essential
- oCity & Guilds craft Certificates Joinery (Essential) or equivalent
- oCurrent UK driving licence
Desirable
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).
