Carpenter

Serco Limited; North Norfolk; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Carpenter to join the maintenance team at Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital. This full-time role involves ensuring high standards of building maintenance and providing essential services to support the NHS. Candidates should have relevant experience and an NVQ Level 2 qualification, along with strong communication skills and a commitment to health and safety.

Benefits

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Serco discounts on cinema, entertainment, and shopping

Opportunity to make a positive difference

Interesting and varied work

Recognition of contributions

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar maintenance role.
• Knowledge of the building trade is preferable.
• Ability to work well in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure hospitals' building and fabric services are maintained to a high standard.
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Perform fire door maintenance and flooring repairs.

Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Communication

Customer Service

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Carpenter

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Full time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)

08:00AM - 16:00PM (Monday - Friday)

Salary - £27,000 - £36,000 (depending on experience and qualifications) per annum plus benefits

Here at Serco, we're looking for a Building Craftsperson (Carpenter) to join us at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, offering a unique opportunity to work in a diverse environment providing a wide scope for development of skills and knowledge across the wider building trade as well as making a positive difference in supporting the NHS and community we support.

Reporting into the Building Supervisor you will be part of the building maintenance team responsible for providing the building maintenance across the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital site as part of Serco's Hard FM estates service to the NHS.

Main Accountabilities

The post holder will ensure that the hospitals' building and fabric services and equipment are maintained to a high standard and ensure their continued quality, safety and reliability.

You will undertake building and fabric planned preventative maintenance as well as first response to carry out repairs as requested by the client and be supported with any associated training requirements i.e. steps & ladders, health and safety, working at heights etc. This work will typically include:

Fire Door maintenance - routine inspections and repairs under an approved repair scheme.

Fire stopping/compartmentation work subject to suitable training - installation and repairs.

Flooring repairs.

Suspended ceiling repairs.

Dry lining works including plaster boarding.

Door maintenance to include installation and ironmongery (locks, closers, kick plates, handles etc.).

Windows - maintain & repair to include glazing repair work.

Window restrictors.

Guttering

Roof repairs

What you'll need to do the role:

To be considered for this role you will need to be able to demonstrate previous experience in a similar maintenance role and working within a large complex service organisation and hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2. It is preferable that you have knowledge of the building trade as this will be an advantage. You will need to demonstrate a professional approach, strong awareness to health and safety, good communication and customer service skills and be able to work well in high pressure situations.

Why Serco

Meaningful and vital work:Working within soft services at Serco means that you'll play a critical role in ensuring that patients continue to receive the care they need 24/7.

A world of opportunity:It takes a diverse team to support a hospital and we're big on internal progression. So, whether you specialise your skills, progress into team management or move into operations, you'll find all the opportunity you need to evolve your career.

Great people:Hospitals are busy places and you will find yourself interacting with staff, patients, visitors and of course your supportive team. You will be part of the hospital.

What we offer

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
• The chance to make a positive difference to the wider public.
• Interesting, varied and enjoyable work.
• A company that recognises your contribution.