Carpenter

Cambridge University Hospitals

Cambridge

Remote

GBP 33,000 - 36,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

On-site leisure facilities

Staff parking subsidy

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled Carpenter Joiner to perform carpentry repairs and planned maintenance within its Trust properties. You will work in a team and on standalone tasks, delivering high-quality finishes with safety and compliance at the forefront.

The role requires experience in maintenance carpentry, ability to work to deadlines, and adapt to a busy NHS setting.

Qualifications

Experience in maintenance carpentry and repairs.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
Knowledge of safety standards and best practices in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Carry out carpentry repairs and routine maintenance.
Attend to glazing, locksmith, scaffolding tasks as required.
Use carpentry equipment to install and refurbish throughout the Trust.

Skills

Carpentry

PPM duties

Teamwork

Education

City and Guilds Craft Certificate

Apprenticeship

City and Guilds Advanced Craft

Job description

Main area Corporate - Estates and Facilities Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours

Full time
Part time
Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered) Job ref 180-F-CVA1256

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate Town Cambridge Salary £28,392 - £31,157 p.a. pro rata plus £5,000 RRP Salary period Yearly Closing 19/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 29/10/2026

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a skilled tradesperson / Carpenter with a friendly and positive "can do" attitude. You will attend to carpentry repairs and PPM duties, you will have the skills and expertise to be able to identify the problem(s) and find and fix issues within the NHS and Trust owned or run properties in the surrounding area.

You will have the ability to carry out varied carpentry duties to a competent standard.

You will be working in a team, and have the ability to undertake standalone tasks, with an emphasis on a quality finish, to meet with our customers high expectations.

You will conduct work in accordance with current legislation, British Standards Codes of Practice, safe systems of work and recognised industry standards to minimise damage to the fabric of the property and to create minimal disruptions to our patients and visitors.

Our core values are Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent and our staff should always uphold these values.

Main duties of the job

A Carpenter Joiner will be employed on work appropriate to their core specialist skills and level of qualification.

Performs work of routine and non-routine, non-complex and complex nature responsible for all repairs and routine planned maintenance activities as directed by management.

Ensure compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.

Taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.

You will also be expected to carry out additional work involving glazing, locksmith, scaffolding and wood machinery.

Use complex carpentry equipment and machinery as required in accordance with all legislative and statutory guidance.

Carry out new work, installation and refurbishment work throughout the Trust.

Carry out glazing repairs as and when required.

Carry out installation and repairs to metal and fibre ceilings.

Communicate with Ward Managers, department managers, patients and visitors and other Trust staff.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

applied for a Graduate visa
or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 19th October 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 29th October 2026

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

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