Building Services Craftsperson (Joiner)

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a motivated Joiner to join their Estates Team in York. The role involves minor joinery work, maintenance tasks, and flexibility to work across various sites. Candidates should have experience in joinery and maintenance, possess problem-solving skills, and be able to work under minimal supervision. Attractive benefits include access to the NHS Pension Scheme and generous holidays.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Generous relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in joinery and maintenance work.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility for different work sites and hours.

Responsibilities

• Carry out minor and general joinery installation work.
• Interpret instructions and complete jobs with minimal supervision.
• Liaise with stakeholders regarding building maintenance.

Skills

Joinery installation

Problem-solving

Basic maintenance skills

Job description

Contract - Permanent

Hours - 37.5 hours per week

Base - York

The Estates Department is looking to recruit a highly motivated trained individual to join our Estates Team as a Joiner. This rare opportunity offers an individual the experience of working within a large healthcare estate.

On a Day To Day Basis, You Typically Will

• Carry out minor and general joinery installation work, door locks, fire seals, fire doors, window checks etc...
• Interpret and work from instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to key trade, with minimal supervision as instructed by supervisors and completion of jobs on Micad via PDAs
• Undertake routine maintenance (PPM)
• Liaise with key stakeholders regarding building maintenance and new minor work schemes

The successful candidate will be based at York but must be willing to work at any of the Trust's sites when required. You will be part of a team working day shift Monday to Friday, but also covering when necessary across other Trust sites. Flexibility regarding hours of duty and willingness to undertake training are essential.

Main Duties

• Undertake work appropriate to their core specialist skill to an above base level standard, working in an environment where work is managed rather than supervised.
• Work across all trades as necessary, actively taking on board new skills and participating in training to improve efficiency and flexibility within the Estates Department.
• Understand the principles of all plant, equipment, and building services on the site to enable competent judgments impacting service delivery.
• Carry out repairs and maintain complex locking systems throughout the Trust and its partner organizations to maintain security.
• Investigate and repair complex structural and component faults in various building types, being innovative in problem-solving to maintain the Trust's core business.
• Work cooperatively as part of a management team including electrical, mechanical, and building managers, with demonstrated experience in a maintenance environment. The candidate should be motivated, reliable, resilient, enthusiastic, and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

Our Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme with generous benefits upon retirement, including a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for hard-to-fill positions requiring relocation.
• Various paid and unpaid leave options for emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance from various providers.

For more information on benefits, visit the Trust's Staff Benefits pages. To learn more about working for our Trust, visit: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Joe Brockway
• Job title: Buildings Services Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]