Building Craft Operative (Handy person

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Worthing, England is seeking an experienced carpenter for building maintenance and repairs. The successful applicant will be involved in various tasks, including dealing with damaged doors, performing preventative maintenance, and working with a range of fixtures. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry & Joinery and experience in maintenance. The role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and excellent workmanship within a respected healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Preferable qualification in Carpentry & Joinery (NVQ Level 3).
• Experience with door locks and automatic doors maintenance.
• Strong painting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct carpentry repairs and maintenance of building fabric.
• Respond to incidents like damaged fire doors and broken glass.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Fitting door locks

Repairing automatic doors

Excellent painting skills

Brick laying

Planned maintenance experience

Education

City and Guilds, NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry & Joinery

Job description

The successful applicant will work within any buildings controlled by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, carrying out carpentry repairs and maintaining the building fabric both internally and externally to Trust‑owned premises.

Responsibilities

• Deal with incidents such as damaged fire doors, lost keys (departmental, controlled drugs cupboards) and broken glass in doors and windows, ensuring health & safety compliance.
• Provide assistance to other craftsmen in the Estates Department.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) on plant, equipment, building fabric and services in line with manufacturer recommendations and best practice.
• Perform repairs, construction and first/second fixing of timber fixtures and fittings, new work and alterations.
• Paint as required.
• Use access equipment for minor repairs to windows, roof lights, fencing and gates.
• Repair or replace locks, door closers, door furniture and automatic doors; cut keys where possible.
• Fit or replace laminates and Formica materials to fixtures and fittings.
• Repair all types of timber flooring, blinds, curtain tracks and related fixtures.
• Set up and dismantle trestles, hop‑ups, staging and ladders, provided training has been completed.
• Carry out defective item maintenance on the carpentry building fabric within target time frames.
• Perform refurbishment and/or new works as directed by the Team Leader.
• Advise the Team Leader of health and safety or maintenance issues that may affect building operations.
• Attend required training courses, including health & safety.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with clinicians, department heads, risk management and contractors.

Important Information for Applicants

• A Note on AI Use in Applications: We strongly discourage the use of AI tools in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences and motivations.
• Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
• Flexible Working: If you would like to explore flexible working options, please speak with the recruiting/line manager.
• DBS Checks: We undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check.
• Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for skilled worker sponsorship are welcome for roles that meet visa and immigration eligibility criteria.
• UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds, NVQ Level 3 qualification in Carpentry & Joinery (preferable).
• Experience fitting, replacing and repairing door locks, cutting keys, maintaining automatic doors.
• Excellent painting skills.
• Experience of brick laying is beneficial.
• Experience of planned and reactive maintenance in large complex building environments.

About UHSussex

University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest acute trusts, delivering excellent care across Sussex. We pride ourselves on compassion, inclusion and respect, and we invite diverse candidates to join our team.

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