Building Craftsperson - Carpenter

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Brighton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Canada seeks a Building Craftsperson - Carpenter to perform carpentry repairs and maintain building fabric. The role involves responding to incidents like damaged fire doors and working collaboratively within the Estates Team. Ideal candidates will have completed an apprenticeship in Carpentry/Joinery, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a healthcare environment. The position offers a salary of £27,485 to £30,162 per annum, pro rata, with opportunities for professional development and training.

Qualifications

• Strong background in carpentry with proven competency.
• Ability to work in a healthcare environment while observing safety regulations.
• Flexibility to adapt to various maintenance functions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry repairs and maintenance to the building fabric.
• Respond to incidents such as damaged fire doors and broken glass.
• Work with minimal supervision in line with health and safety standards.

Skills

Good Communication Skills

Understanding of Issues relating to Clinical Staff

Evidence of having undertaken own development

Education

City and Guilds Apprenticeship in Carpentry/Joinery or equivalent experience

Experience in a Hospital Environment or Healthcare

Additional Experience in Other Trades

Job description

Building Craftsperson - Carpenter

The closing date is 05 January 2026

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

To carry out carpentry repairs and maintain the building fabric both internally and externally to Trust owned premises. Deal with incidents such as damaged fire doors (Health & Safety), lost keys (departmental, controlled drugs cupboards), broken glass to doors, windows (Health & Safety). To provide assistance if required to other craftsmen within the Estates Department.

To have a flexible approach within the Estates Team and carry out maintenance functions considered foreign to their profession provided such work is done within (Health & Safety) guidelines and they have the required training, skills and supervision.

To carry out tasks in any site owned and maintained by UHSx as required.

Should you require Additional Support with completing your Application, please contact the Facilities and Estates Recruitment Team via email below:

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If you have applied in the last 6 months no need to re-apply until after this period.

Main duties of the job

Repairs and construction of timber fixtures and fittings.

First and second fixing to new and alteration work.

Use of access equipment for carrying out minor repairs internally and externally to windows and roof lights on any form of construction.

Carry out minor repairs to fencing and gates.

To repair or replace locks, door closers and door furniture of all kinds.

Fit or replace laminates and Formica materials to fixtures and fittings.

Repair all types of timber flooring.

Minor repairs of blinds and fixing of curtain tracks and similar fixtures and fittings, coat hooks, shelving, notice boards, etc.

Erection and dismantling of trestles, hop-ups, staging, ladders and step ladders providing training has been completed by the operative.

To develop and maintain good working relationships with Clinicians, Departmental Heads, Risk Management and Contractors.

Carry out tasks as instructed/requested with a minimum of supervision, in line with best building practice and consummate with trained skills and experience.

About us

At UH Sussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job responsibilities

Deal with incidents such as damaged fire doors (Health & Safety), lost keys, departmental and controlled drugs cupboards, broken glass to doors and windows.

Carry out defective item maintenance on the carpentry building fabric (internally & externally) in line with best practice, health and safety and consummate with trained skills and experience with the aim of returning the item to service within target time frames.

To advise the Team Leader of health and safety /maintenance issues, perceived or otherwise which may affect the safe operation of the building fabric and clinical services.

Carry out refurbishment and/or new works, as required from time to time, as directed by the Team Leader.

To attend training courses as appropriate for the post, including Health & Safety requirements.

Please refer to Job Description and Personal Specification for more information.

Person Specification

Skills

• Good Communication Skills
• Understanding of Issues relating to Clinical Staff where Estates works have an impact
• Evidence of having undertaken own development

Experience / Qualifications

• Completed and Passed City and Guilds Apprenticeship i Carpentry/Joinery or equivalent experience
• Experience in an Hospital Environment or Healthcare
• Additional Experience in Other Trades

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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.

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

£27,485 to £30,162 a yearper annum, pro rata