Estates Maintenance Carpenter
Job Description
Job summary
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit an Estates Maintenance Carpenter to join the Estates Maintenance team at Hillingdon Hospital on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a large and complex acute hospital environment, supporting the delivery of safe, compliant and effective healthcare facilities through the provision of high-quality building fabric maintenance services.
The successful candidate will undertake a wide range of carpentry, joinery and general building fabric maintenance activities across clinical and non-clinical areas, helping to ensure the hospital estate remains operational, safe and fit for purpose. Working as part of a multidisciplinary Estates Maintenance workforce, the post holder will support reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), backlog maintenance and minor works activities across the Hillingdon Hospital site.
This fixed-term position has been created to support service delivery during a period of workforce transition and operational demand. Whilst initially offered as a 6-month fixed-term contract, there may be the opportunity for the contract to be extended or become permanent, subject to organisational requirements, funding and future establishment changes.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake reactive and planned carpentry, joinery and building fabric maintenance works across Hillingdon Hospital.
- Carry out repairs and maintenance to doors, fire doors, locks, ironmongery, partitions, ceilings, flooring, fixtures, fittings and associated building fabric assets.
- Respond to maintenance requests generated through the Estates Helpdesk and CAFM system within agreed response times.
- Diagnose building fabric defects and undertake appropriate repairs to maintain a safe and compliant environment.
- Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes and backlog maintenance reduction initiatives.
- Assist with minor works, refurbishment projects, office moves and accommodation alterations.
- Undertake fire door maintenance and associated repairs to support Trust fire safety compliance.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders and job completion information using Trust CAFM systems.
- Liaise professionally with clinical staff, patients, contractors and colleagues to deliver a customer-focused maintenance service.
- Work collaboratively with mechanical, electrical and other Estates Maintenance colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Estates Maintenance services and the overall resilience of the Trust estate.
About us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Please note : Once a sufficient number of applications have been received the vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing down date.
Job responsibilities
Contract Type: Fixed Term (6 Months)Potential Future Opportunities: Contract extension and/or permanent appointment may be available subject to service requirements and organisational approval.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- CNVQ Level 2 or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry, Joinery, Building Fabric Maintenance or equivalent recognised trade qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Health & Safety training (IOSH, CSCS or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience undertaking carpentry, joinery or building fabric maintenance works
- Experience carrying out repairs within occupied buildings
- Experience working within a maintenance, construction or estates environment
- Experience undertaking planned and reactive maintenance activities
Desirable
- Experience of fire door maintenance and building fabric compliance activities
- Experience working within NHS or healthcare environments
Skills, knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Good practical carpentry and joinery skills
- Ability to undertake building fabric repairs safely and effectively
- Knowledge of building maintenance techniques and materials
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and work instructions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication and organisational skills
Desirable
- Basic IT skills and ability to use CAFM systems
- Knowledge of fire door maintenance principles
Personal qualities
Essential
- Reliable and hardworking craftsperson
- Reliable and professional approach
- Strong commitment to safety and quality
- Positive and proactive attitude
- Flexible approach to operational requirements
- Commitment to continuous improvement
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between Trust sites as required
- Willingness to support operational service delivery requirements
Desirable
- Full UK Driving Licence
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hillingdon Hospital
Pield Heath Road
Uxbridge
UB8 3NN
United Kingdom
