Estates Carpenter/Building Technician

NHS Jobs; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

On-call allowance

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Estates Operations and Maintenance professional to manage maintenance tasks at Churchill Hospital, following HTMs, HBNs, and safety standards. You will communicate with specialists, contractors and staff to ensure safe, compliant operations and timely completion of works.

The role involves planning maintenance, supervising contractors, drafting tender specifications, responding to emergencies, and ensuring risk assessments and PPE

Qualifications

• Communicate technical, safety and project information effectively.
• Demonstrate safety awareness and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise staff and contractors to ensure high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Follow HTMs, HBNs, Standards and Trust policies.
• Plan maintenance, coordinate with users and contractors.
• Supervise maintenance staff and contractors; provide guidance.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Supervision

Multi-trade tasks

Tools

PPE usage

Job description

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of role and responsibilities. JOB SUMMARY Undertake estates operations and maintenance tasks at Churchill Hospital as directed by line management. Duties may include complex or non-routine tasks, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards, policies, and procedures. Communicate technical, commercial, and safety information regarding maintenance and building projects with specialists, non-specialists, contractors, and suppliers. Assess safety measures, risks, and impacts of work, ensuring staff, colleagues, visitors, and patients are informed. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Operational Responsibilities Follow HTMs, HBNs, British Standards, statutory regulations, and Trust policies, recommending changes to the Operational Estates Building Team Leader/Manager. Prioritise essential work affecting safety and patient experience, such as floor repairs, and adapt to changing workloads. Plan maintenance activities, coordinating with users and contractors. Supervise maintenance assistants and contractors, ensuring tasks are completed to high standards and reprioritising as needed. Provide technical guidance and training to internal teams and contractors. Notify the Estates Supervisor/Operations Manager of equipment failures and request necessary supplies or services. Ensure proper use and maintenance of estates tools and equipment. Organise and oversee materials and tools for works in progress. Respond to emergency work orders and complaints via the Estates Helpdesk. Act independently during callouts and advise senior staff on technical matters. Draft job specifications for tendering and liaise with contractors to finalise scopes of work. Display a positive and proactive attitude. Be available for emergency situations outside normal hours when required. Perform physically demanding tasks, such as moving heavy equipment. Occasionally work in challenging environments, such as areas with gas leaks, bodily fluids, or sewage. Plan and schedule major maintenance tasks, minimising disruptions, and coordinating contractors. Work in sensitive areas such as mortuaries, childrens wards, and ICU. Support commissioning and snagging processes for capital and minor works projects. Carry communication devices to respond promptly to emergencies. Maintenance Responsibilities Conduct essential repairs and planned maintenance tasks as directed. Perform tasks independently, ensuring work is within skill and competence. Undertake multi-trade tasks, such as plumbing, sewerage, medical gases, painting, and flooring if required. Diagnose and resolve faults in systems and equipment. Interpret and follow detailed engineering and building service specifications. Complete documentation, including timesheets, job records, risk assessments. Report performance issues to the line manager. Use PPE, tools, and equipment safely and appropriately. Training Attend training as required. Undertake Competent Persons training in specialist areas as directed. Provide training and technical support to trainees and contractors. Professional Responsibilities Maintain professionalism and duty of care as a Trust employee. Adhere to Trust values at all times. Other Responsibilities (Horton & KHH) Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota. Work overtime for emergency repairs when required. Perform additional duties appropriate to the role and grade.

£32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata, RRP, Overtime & On-call allowance available

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust