Joiner

Sodexo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global service provider is seeking an experienced joiner to provide expert joinery services at a healthcare facility in Manchester. The role encompasses ensure safety and compliance while performing maintenance and repairs across clinical and non-clinical areas. Applicants should have relevant vocational qualifications and experience working within NHS environments to support patient care.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health and wellbeing app

Discounts on high-street brands

Retirement savings plan

Full training and uniform

Opportunities for learning and development

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 vocational qualification in joinery, carpentry, or a related trade.
• Experience with Health and Safety protocols.
• Training in Risk Assessment and Confined Spaces.

Responsibilities

• Assist with joinery and estate maintenance services within a healthcare environment.
• Carry out reactive repairs and planned maintenance.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Practical experience in joinery

Effective communication

Team player

Problem-solving skills

Education

Level 3 vocational qualification in joinery

City and Guilds Level 3

NVQ Level 3

Fire Call Response training

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

37.5 Hours per week £15.88 to £19.33 per hour with Sodexo benefits. Shifts are Monday to Friday. 27 Days holiday per year. Location is Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL. Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline. The destination you should input is M13 9WL. Please take the time to read the attached job description delivering expert joinery services across all wards and departments within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, ensuring the highest standards of craftsmanship, safety, and compliance. Operating within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, you will play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the Trust’s facilities, supporting patient care, and creating safe, functional, and welcoming spaces. Your work will adhere to Sodexo and Trust safety standards and procedures, demonstrating commitment to excellence, quality, and the wellbeing of both staff and patients.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with comprehensive joinery and estate maintenance services within a healthcare environment, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Carry out reactive repairs, planned maintenance, installations, and minor improvements across clinical and non‑clinical areas.
• Hold practical experience and a Level 3 vocational qualification in joinery, carpentry, or a related trade.
• Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and work from instructions; skilled in manufacturing, repairing and maintaining joinery and structural elements.
• Maintain professional conduct and communicate effectively with clinical staff, contractors and external agencies.
• Participate in on‑call duties, responding to emergency repairs outside of normal hours, including overtime work.
• Follow strict health and safety protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Use communication devices, electronic job systems, for example CAFM, Maximo and handheld tools to manage and record work.
• Work sensitively in patient‑occupied areas, respecting privacy and dignity while understanding the clinical environment.

What You Bring:

• Qualifications such as City and Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3, Fire Call Response, Lift Entrapments, Asbestos Awareness, MEWP and IPAF Licences.
• Familiarity with Building Regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act, BS 7671, Asbestos Regulations, Building Management Systems and Fire Alarm Systems.
• Experience working within NHS estates, understanding NHS HTMs and HBNs, managing PPM and breakdowns in hospital environments.
• Experience handling reactive environments, working on complex structural and building components, and managing emergencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals, a team player, able to build good working relationships.
• Training and awareness in Risk Assessment, Confined Spaces, Manual Handling and working safely within clinical environments.
• Experience with CAFM systems, estate audits, control procedures and computer‑based building management.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, problem‑solver, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Engagement in ongoing training, maintaining professional standards and adhering to values of patient‑first care and excellence.

What we offer:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources.
• Employee Assistance Programme including financial/legal advice and personal support.
• Free health and wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access.
• Discounts on high‑street brands for you and your family.
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources.
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance.
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme and volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment.
• Competitive pay.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of Onsite Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents and Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture. Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.