Maintenance Craftsperson Carpenter

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leicester is seeking a Maintenance Carpenter to provide high-quality maintenance services across various departments. The ideal candidate will have a recognized apprenticeship in Carpentry/Joinery and relevant qualifications. This role supports healthcare excellence and offers an opportunity to contribute to community health standards.

Qualifications

• Recognised Trade Apprenticeship in Carpentry/Joinery or equivalent.
• City & Guilds Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry/Joinery.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks to a high standard.
• Report daily to the Estates Supervisor and maintenance managers.

Skills

Carpentry/Joinery

Planned and reactive maintenance

Education

Trade Apprenticeship in Carpentry/Joinery

City & Guilds Certificate or NVQ Level 3

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Carpenter at Glenfield Hospital to join University Hospitals of Leicester.

Please note the role requires the following qualifications:

• Recognised Trade Apprenticeship in Carpentry/Joinery or equivalent
• City & Guilds Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry/Joinery or equivalent experience/qualification

With more than 16,500 staff, the University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) is one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.

University Hospitals of Leicester is responsible for delivering integrated healthcare for the Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland region. We are highly passionate about the communities we serve and the people we employ, with ambitious and exciting plans for the future.

The role of the Estates Maintenance Craftsperson (Carpenter) is to provide a comprehensive healthcare maintenance service to all wards and departments within a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.

1. Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks to a high standard that matches the skills and experience for the role.
2. The post holder will report daily to the Estates Supervisor and maintenance managers.

Our new strategy, developed with support and feedback from colleagues, patients, and partners, guides us from 2023 to 2030. Our four primary goals are:

• High-quality care for all
• Being a great place to work
• Partnerships for impact
• Research and education excellence

We are committed to embedding health equality in all we do by actively working to reduce avoidable healthcare disparities, in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values:

• We are compassionate
• We are proud
• We are inclusive
• We are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future, building on our strengths and focusing our efforts to make a bigger difference for the people we serve.

About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Lee Hines
• Job title: Senior Estates Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]