Carpenter

Step Ahead Recruitment Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Carpenter to perform routine and complex maintenance work, ensuring compliance with safety standards. The role involves interpreting technical specifications, operating carpentry machinery, and supporting the maintenance management system. Candidates must have completed relevant apprenticeships and certifications, showcasing a reliable character and ability to work independently. This position offers full-time hours and is accompanied by NHS benefits. Applications require a CV and evidence of qualifications.

Benefits

Full-time pension schemes

Annual leave

NHS benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and move heavy objects regularly.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Exhibit a positive and reliable character.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and work from instructions, drawings and specifications without supervision.
• Operate complex carpentry equipment in line with statutory guidance.
• Carry out new work and refurbishment work throughout the Trust premises.
• Perform glazing repairs and planned preventative inspections.
• Maintain confidentiality and awareness of patient privacy in clinical areas.

Skills

Safe erection of Tower Scaffolding

Safe use of MEWP/SAE (high‑level access system)

Safe use of Building Maintenance Unit

Education

Completed full Carpentry / Joinery Apprenticeship

Completed City & Guilds trade certificate

NVQ Level 2 trade certificate or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Carpenter

Band

4 (plus £5,000 RRP pro rata)

Hours of Work

37.5 hours per week – Working pattern to cover the service between 7am to 6pm (subject to recall for emergencies)

Location

Building, Engineering & Maintenance

Reporting to

Senior Buildings & Grounds Manager

Job Summary

A Carpenter/Joiner will be employed on work appropriate to their core specialist skills and level of qualification. Responsibilities include routine and non‑routine, non‑complex and complex maintenance work, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures, carrying out additional work such as glazing, locksmithing, scaffolding and wood machinery. The role also requires participation in the Addenbrookes Maintenance Management System and completion of all required paperwork.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications without supervision.
• Operate complex carpentry equipment and machinery in line with statutory guidance.
• Carry out new work, installation and refurbishment work throughout the Trust premises.
• Perform glazing repairs, metal and fibre ceiling repairs, and planned preventative inspections.
• Maintain confidentiality and awareness of patient and visitor privacy in clinical areas.
• Ensure all timber works are completed to the highest standard and meet quality initiatives.
• Robust data recording and compliance with Trust policies, including data quality and confidentiality.
• Meet any additional management requests and participate in ongoing training.
• Carry out additional responsibilities such as storage handling, use of ladders, and safe work at height.
• Support the Addenbrookes Maintenance Management System – complete job dockets, timesheets and computer‑aided facilities management software.

Additional Skills (Required)

• Safe erection of Tower Scaffolding
• Safe use of MEWP/SAE (high‑level access system)
• Safe use of Building Maintenance Unit

Qualifications

• Completed full Carpentry / Joinery Apprenticeship.
• Completed City & Guilds trade certificate.
• NVQ Level 2 trade certificate or equivalent.

Additional Training (within 3 months of appointment)

• Moving and Handling
• Customer Service Skills
• Safe use of ladders & steps
• Safe use of woodworking machinery and handheld power tools (PUWER).
• Use of departmental safe systems
• Basic electrical safe isolation

Essential Qualifications and Personal Attributes

The post holder must be able to lift and move heavy objects regularly, work with minimal supervision, and exhibit a positive and reliable character.

General Compliance & Behaviour

• Comply with all Trust policies, especially Health & Safety, Data Governance, Equal Opportunities, and No Smoking.
• Follow infection prevention and control policies.
• Maintain professional behaviour and support the Trust values of Safety, Kindness & Excellence.

Training and Development

Participation in annual appraisal, safety training, Child Protection & Safeguarding, and any additional skills required by the role.

Salary and Benefits

Pay band 4 with minimum and maximum points – subject to performance. Full‑time pension schemes, annual leave and other NHS benefits apply.

How to Apply

Read the job description carefully before submitting an application. Include evidence of qualifications and experience in your CV and cover letter. All applications are subject to background checks.