Carpenter

NHS; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK seeks a Maintenance Worker to support the Lead Carpenter in maintaining the trust's estate. Responsibilities include assisting with complex issues, planning maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has an apprenticeship or equivalent experience and significant knowledge of construction and maintenance. This permanent, full-time role is based at Dorset County Hospital and offers a salary ranging from £27,485 to £30,162 per annum.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship served or equivalent experience.
• City and Guilds/NVQ3 or equivalent experience.
• Recent significant experience in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Carpenter in providing technical support.
• Plan maintenance activities including staff availability.
• Ensure safety procedures are observed while working.

Skills

Construction and maintenance skills

Regulatory Compliance

Effective communication skills

Ability to work on one's own initiative

Education

Apprenticeship served or equivalent experience

City and Guilds/NVQ3 or equivalent experience

Specialised Courses incl Fire Door Installation/Maintenance

Job description

Job summary

To carry out maintenance works on internal and external fabric of the Trust Estate and where necessary assist in the allocation and supervision of others work. To be responsible for cooperating with and advising a multi-disciplined workforce on suitable methods and techniques and resources, undertaking work associated with all building fabric and equipment within the Trust's Establishments.

Assist and deputise for the Lead Carpenter in providing technical support to estates staff and contractors on issues that are complex and non-routine including the regulatory compliance of fire doors as part of a maintenance programme. Follow departmental and Trusts operating policies and procedures guided by building and H & S regulations when undertaking this role and works closely with the Estates Officer but also independently without regular supervision.

The Post holder will follow departmental and Trusts operating policies and procedures when undertaking this role and work independently without regular supervision, reporting to the Lead Carpenter and Estates.

Main duties of the job

• Support the Lead Carpenter/Estates Officer in providing quotations to other departments based on time and material costs.
• To support and in the absence of the Lead carpenter, plan maintenance activities including staff availability and overtime, sourcing supplies.
• To assist with the maintenance of stock and supplies for the Estates Department.
• To ensure that safety procedures are observed in the use of plant, equipment, materials and working procedures and ensure that a safe working environment is maintained at all times in accordance with Health & Safety Regulation.
• To assist with induction training of new staff and to train new and existing staff in the application of new equipment and procedures.
• To work outside their trade in the event of an emergency or as directed by the Estates Officer/Head of Estates
• To be able to drive and hold a clean driving license.
• Any other duties as delegated by the Estates Officer relevant to the post/department.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.

Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

Details

Date posted: 11 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year Per Annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 405-25-EA566CAR

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Job description

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [e-mail] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Education Qualifications & Training (Essential)

• Apprenticeship served or equivalent experience
• City and Guilds/NVQ3 or equivalent experience
• Specialised Courses incl Fire Door Installation/Maintenance, Locksmith or equivalent experience

Experience (Essential)

• Recent and significant post qualification experience, preferably within a healthcare environment.
• Experience of cross team working.
• Regulatory Compliance.
• Appointed competent person in an HTM discipline.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Essential)

• Construction and maintenance skills, including familiarity with the relevant regulations and guidance.
• Experienced on working on large estates in complex working environments.
• Experience of working on large motor/generator installations and associated switchgear.
• Ability to work on one's own initiative prioritise & sometimes come up with a bespoke workaround.
• Understand, interpret and create drawings, specifications, schedules and plans.

Desirable

• IT literate, including various types of software.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

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 details

Employer name: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY

Website: https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)