Building Services Craftsperson (Joiner)

Integrated Care System; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facilities management organization in York is seeking a skilled Building Services Craftsperson (Joiner) to join their Estates Team. The role involves carrying out joinery tasks, maintenance, and liaising with stakeholders across various Trust sites. Ideal candidates will possess a recognized apprenticeship and relevant experience in a maintenance environment. The position offers extensive training opportunities and various employee benefits, including generous leave and relocation packages.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant post apprenticeship experience.
• Current driving license with ability to drive category B.
• Knowledge of fire door legislation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out minor and general joinery installation work.
• Liaise with key stakeholders regarding building maintenance.
• Undertake routine maintenance (PPM).

Skills

Joinery skills

Woodworking machinery knowledge

Flexibility and versatility

Education

Completion of recognised apprenticeship

Tools

Woodworking tools

Job description

Go back York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)

Building Services Craftsperson (Joiner)

The closing date is 17 August 2025

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 with regards to 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.You must therefore be able to be flexible regarding the hours of duty and will be expected to undertake appropriate training as part of the job role.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties:

• To 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.
• To 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.
• To understand the principle function of all plant, equipment including all Buildingsservices on the site to enable competent judgements to be made which may impact on the delivery of service.
• To carry out repairs and maintain complex locking systems throughout the Trust and its partner organisations to maintain security of property and possessions
• To investigate and repair complex structural and component faults in various building types, to be innovative in dealing with problems as they arise to maintain the core business of the Trust
• The successful candidate must be able to work cooperatively as part of a management team comprising of electrical, mechanical and building managers and have demonstrable experience of working within a maintenance environment. In addition, the successful candidate should be highly motivated, reliable, resilient, enthusiastic and be able to work under pressure with the minimum of supervision.

About us

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as 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) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

To find out more about working for our Trust, please visit:

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Healths standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Completion of recognised and registered CITB or EIBT or C&G apprenticeship (4 years or an equivalent level on knowledge gained in a shorter time)
• Current driving license with the ability to drive category B
• The post holder should not amass 12 points within any 3- year period. For new drivers they should not amass 6 points within the first 2 years of passing their test

Experience

• Minimum 2 years relevant post apprenticeship experience (having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility)
• Experience of woodworking machinery and tools
• Knowledge of Fire door legislation and fire compartmentalisation

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

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)