Estates Carpenter

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Kingskerswell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an Estates Carpenter to join our Workplace Team on a permanent basis at Torbay Hospital, Torquay. The role covers carpentry, joinery and general building fabric maintenance across clinical and non-clinical areas, supporting safe, functional and welcoming hospital environments.

You will work a 37.5-hour week with either 4 days Mon-Fri (rolling day off) or 5 days, and may be on-call for emergencies.

Qualifications

• BTEC/City&Guilds level 3 in Carpentry/Joinery or equivalent training
• Fire Door inspection qualification and experience
• Health & Safety qualification

Responsibilities

• Undertake reactive and planned carpentry, joinery and building fabric maintenance across the Trust
• Carry out fire door inspection, maintenance and repairs to support fire safety compliance
• Repair and maintain doors, locks, ironmongery, partitions, ceilings, flooring, fixtures and fittings
• Respond to Estates Helpdesk CAFM requests within agreed response times
• Diagnose building fabric defects and undertake appropriate repairs to maintain a safe and compliant environment
• Assist with minor works, refurbishment projects, and accommodation alterations
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders and job completion information using CAFM systems
• Liaise with clinical staff, patients, contractors and colleagues to deliver a customer-focused maintenance service
• Work collaboratively with mechanical, electrical, building fabric and other Estates colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Estates Maintenance services and the overall resilience of the Trust estate
• The shift rota will be 7.15am – 6.00pm, 4 days per week (Monday - Friday) with 1 rolling rest day, or 5 days per week 7.5 hours per day
• On-call duties and overtime duties may be required by this role therefore, we ask for some flexibility to carry out maintenance tasks and emergency calls outside normal clinical times.

Skills

Carpentry & Joinery

Apprenticeship

Driving licence

Health & Safety

Multi-skilled trades

Education

BTEC/City & Guilds Carpentry/Joinery Level 3

Tools

CAFM system

Job description

Main area Estates Carpenter Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 4 day working with rolling day off or 5 days Mon - Friday) Job ref 388-8155739-CORP-B

Site Torbay Hospital Town Torquay Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

Our Workplace Team is looking for a skilled and motivated Estates Carpenter to join us on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your carpentry and joinery expertise to help maintain and improve environments where patients receive care and staff deliver essential services every day. Your work will play a vital role in ensuring our estate remains safe, functional and welcoming for patients, visitors and colleagues.

Do you have:

• A Level 3 BTEC, City & Guilds qualification in Carpentry and/or Joinery, or equivalent training and industry experience?
• A completed apprenticeship in a carpentry or joinery discipline?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

As an Estates Carpenter, you will undertake a wide range of carpentry, joinery and general building fabric maintenance activities across both clinical and non-clinical areas. No two days are the same, and you'll be involved in everything from repairs and alterations to planned maintenance projects, helping to ensure our hospital estate remains operational, safe and fit for purpose.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your skills make a visible difference every day and where you can be part of a supportive team that helps deliver outstanding healthcare services, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake reactive and planned carpentry, joinery and building fabric maintenance works across our Trust
• Undertake fire door inspection, maintenance and associated repairs to support fire safety compliance.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance to doors, locks, ironmongery, partitions, ceilings, flooring, fixtures, fittings and building fabric assets.
• Respond to maintenance requests generated via the Estates Helpdesk and CAFM system within agreed response times.
• Diagnose building fabric defects and undertake appropriate repairs to maintain a safe and compliant environment.
• Assist with minor works, refurbishment projects, and accommodation alterations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders and job completion information using Trust CAFM systems.
• Liaise professionally with clinical staff, patients, contractors and colleagues to deliver a customer-focused maintenance service.
• Work collaboratively with mechanical, electrical, building fabric and other Estates colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Estates Maintenance services and the overall resilience of the Trust estate.
• The shift rota will be 7.15am – 6.00pm, 4 days per week (Monday - Friday) with 1 rolling rest day, or 5 days per week 7.5 hours per day.
• On-call duties and overtime duties may be required by this role therefore, we ask for some flexibility to carry out maintenance tasks and emergency calls outside normal clinical times.

Working for our organisation

Our Estate Team are a welcoming group who will be happy to support you and offer training to help you feel comfortable in a clinical environment.

We understand how important life is outside of work and want to ensure you have a great a work life balance. We'll support you, so that you don't miss out on what truly matters to you.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Your role is a key part of the Estates Delivery function, working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and which ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected.

Please see job description for full scope.

Qualifications and training

• BTEC/City&Guilds or equivalent training to minimum level 3 plus relevant post apprenticeship training or equivalent experience
• Fire Door inspection qualification and experience
• Health & Safety Qualification

Knowledge and experience

• Experience of multi skilled building fabric/carpentry trades acquired through training / experience
• Experienced in the use of IT based control systems
• Evidence of recent and relevant CPD
• Experience in fire door maintenance and repair
• Knowledge / awareness of asbestos, water, electrical and mechanical safety
• Holds a current driving licence
• Experience of maintenance and repair of commercial/public properties or similar and equipment
• Knowledge of works within hospital environments
• Knowledge of NHS Technical Guidance

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
• Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
• Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
• Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

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