Joiner

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled tradesman to join their Estates Department. This role involves providing essential joinery services and maintaining a safe environment for patient care. The successful candidate will operate within a dynamic team, delivering high-quality maintenance and repair services while ensuring compliance with national standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the healthcare sector, supporting a diverse workforce and promoting inclusion. If you are passionate about delivering quality service in a vital industry, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Recognized craft apprenticeship or City & Guilds qualification required.
• Extensive experience in joinery and related trades, preferably in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide joinery services and maintain safe infrastructure.
• Deliver planned maintenance and repair services effectively.
• Support clinical service developments and manage projects.

Skills

Joinery Services

Building Maintenance

Tiling

Glazing

Drainage

Roofing

Customer Service

Education

EITB or CITB Craft Apprenticeship

City & Guilds Qualification

Job description

About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million, extending to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

Position Details

The shift pattern for this position is Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide joinery services, including flexible work across minor building cross-trade skills such as tiling, glazing, drainage, and roofing, to meet NHS GG&C needs.
• Operate an efficient and effective Estates Service within healthcare facilities to ensure safe patient care delivery.
• Deliver planned maintenance, repair, and installation services that emphasize quality and value for money.
• Maintain a safe infrastructure for all building and construction-related activities.
• Assist in developing the Estates function into a customer-focused service range.
• Adopt a flexible, integrated approach to Estates Service delivery.
• Hold a recognized and registered EITB or CITB (or equivalent) craft apprenticeship or City & Guilds qualification.
• Be a competent tradesman with extensive relevant experience, preferably including healthcare sector experience.

Department Overview

The Estates Department ensures continuous, high-quality healthcare by maintaining a safe, comfortable, and compliant built environment, supporting clinical care through maintenance, reactive repairs, and critical equipment installation and commissioning.

The department also contributes to managing healthcare-associated infections by ensuring compliance with national standards and audits.

Additional Responsibilities

Provide technical support and guidance in designing and implementing clinical service developments, including preparing specifications and tender documents, and managing projects from planning to execution.

Contact Information

Informal contact: Phyllis Urquhart, Site Manager Operational Estates, 0141 314 4373, [e-mail]. For recruitment queries, refer to the Candidate Information Packs.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all community sections, promotes inclusion, and is proud of its diverse workforce. We are a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting military community applications and recognizing military skills and experience.

Application Guidelines

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