Estates Carpenter - Hospital Maintenance & On-Call

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call allowance

Overtime

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Estates Carpenter/Building Technician to join the Estates and Facilities team. The role is Band 5 with 37.5 hours per week, offering on-call and overtime allowances, and a salary range of £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata.

You will deliver planned and reactive carpentry and maintenance across hospital sites and work to maintain safe, welcoming facilities for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Crafts Certificate or equivalent, with experience or training in maintenance carpentry.
• Able to work independently, solve problems and respond to changing priorities in a busy healthcare environment.
• Supportive team culture with opportunities for personal growth and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive carpentry and building maintenance across Trust sites.
• Repair doors, frames, linings, furniture, fixtures and fittings as needed.
• Respond promptly to urgent maintenance issues affecting patient areas.
• Ensure work complies with HTMs, HBNs, British Standards and Trust procedures.
• Plan maintenance work and coordinate with users, building users and contractors.
• Supervise maintenance assistants and contractors when required, ensuring safety and quality.
• Liaise with Estates Helpdesk for emergencies and service issues.
• Use initiative to resolve technical problems and escalate significant issues.
• Participate in on-call arrangements as required.

Skills

Carpentry

Maintenance

Education

City & Guilds Crafts Certificate

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Estates Carpenter/Building Technician to join the Estates and Facilities team. The role is Band 5 with 37.5 hours per week, offering on-call and overtime allowances, and a salary range of £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata.

You will deliver planned and reactive carpentry and maintenance across hospital sites and work to maintain safe, welcoming facilities for patients and staff.