Band 4 Maintenance Craftsperson Carpenter/Joiner

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Sutton

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 31,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Band 4 Maintenance Technician based in Sutton. You will perform unsupervised, sometimes non-routine tasks, ensuring safety and compliance across building elements, plant and equipment.

Role involves working in hazardous areas, supporting planned maintenance schemes, and maintaining documentation under the Health & Safety at Work Act and PUWER regulations. A background in carpentry, joinery or building services is preferred.

Qualifications

Essential: GCSE/‘O’ Level Maths and English or equivalent.
Essential: City & Guilds 6217-02 Carpentry & Joinery; NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry & Joinery; or BTEC/ONC in Building/Construction Services.
Desirable: Additional relevant competencies.

Responsibilities

Undertake work as requested by Building Supervisor/Estates Officer.
Work in accordance with Trust safety rules and procedures.
Participate in a range of planned maintenance schemes and labour control tasks.
Carry out building surveys and compile data as instructed.

Skills

Ability to work without supervision

Adaptable to change

Manual handling

Work at heights

Clear/verbal communication

Education

GCSE/’O’ Level Maths and English

City & Guilds Carpentry & Joinery 6217-02

NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry & Joinery

BTEC/ONC in Building or Construction Services

Job description

Job Summary

Perform unsupervised work including activities that may be demanding and/or non-routine.

Responsible for testing, maintenance and fault finding on all building elements, plant and equipment including but not limited to:

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

To undertake all work activities as requested by the Building Supervisor/Estates Officer.
To work in accordance with Trust safety rules and procedures at all times.
To be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.
To actively participate in the operation and control of building planned maintenance schemes.
To actively participate in the operation of facilities labour control scheme, by completion of all paperwork and reports as required by the scheme.
Carry out all work on equipment as required by the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH Regulations, Building and Construction Regulations and the Trust's Safety Policy.
To carry out building surveys and compile data, as and when instructed by line managers.
To work overtime to carry out repairs/maintenance not possible during normal hours.
To liaise with the Building Supervisor regarding plant or equipment failures, or deviations to regulations, and to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary.
At all times when on duty or on call, to carry Trust communication devices such as mobile telephones, two-way radios or pagers to facilitate immediate response to emergencies.
Interpret and apply PUWER 1998 Regulations, the Construction Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1996 and the DDA Regulations 1999.

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Qualifications

Essential

Basic education to GCSE/'O' Level in Maths and English or post-secondary Education in a relevant field
City & Guilds of London Institute Craft Certificate in Course 6217-02 Carpentry & Joinery

Or,

An equivalent qualification such as NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry & Joinery.

Or,

BTEC/ONC in Building or Construction Services.

Desirable

Additional relevant Competencies

Experience

Essential

Completion of a registered apprenticeship or structured training program in Building or Construction for a minimum of 3 years

Plus

Significant post training, site experience having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility.

And

Background in Building or Construction installation, alteration, maintenance, or repair.
Experience of Building plant, equipment, and woodworking machinery.
Capable working to deadlines.
Reasonably clear and effective in verbal and written communications.

Desirable

Previous experience of working in an acute Hospital environment or similar demanding role.

Additional Criteria

Essential

Ability to work without supervision and confident to take decisions based on own ability.
Adaptable to change.
Available for undertaking overtime.
Physically demanding role requiring manual handling of loads, extremes of temperature and the ability to work at heights or in confined spaces.
Appreciation of his/her own limitations

Desirable

Clean driving license

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.

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28392.00 to £31157.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working

Reference number

304-9018506