Maintenance Craftsperson's building joinery bias

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health trust is seeking an experienced Maintenance Craftsperson with a joinery bias to join their multi-disciplined Estates Team. You will be responsible for installation, maintenance, and improvement works across sites, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a recognised joinery apprenticeship and relevant NVQ qualification, committing to quality improvement and cross-trade flexibility.

Qualifications

• Completion of recognized Building Bias apprenticeship.
• Joinery NVQ Level 3 or equivalent required.
• Background in building bias preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation and improvement works across all sites.
• Undertake skilled and semi-skilled tasks as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards.

Skills

Building maintenance

Joinery skills

Health and Safety compliance

Cross-trade flexibility

Education

Joinery NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Recognised Building Bias apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Craftsperson with a building joinery bias to join our multi‑disciplined Estates Team. The Estates Department is responsible for the repair, maintenance and management of all building and engineering services within the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation and improvement works across all contracted sites in accordance with organisational standards and national legislation.
• Undertake skilled and semi‑skilled tasks within and beyond the core skill set to meet service needs.
• Assist other trades and contractors as required.
• Ensure all work complies with Health and Safety requirements, maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Participate in the Estates out‑of‑hours on‑call service.
• Show commitment to and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrate cross‑trade flexibility, including electrical isolations and building maintenance work under extreme conditions such as gritting and snow clearing.

Qualifications

• Recognised Building Bias apprenticeship completion.
• Joinery NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
• Building Bias background.

Working for our organisation

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is a Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust covering County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. Our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with patients, communities and partners to provide safe, understood, and caring mental health services across the region.

The Trust operates a no‑smoking policy in all buildings and grounds to protect staff, service users and visitors.

Sponsorship & other information

We offer sponsorship for Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visas where the candidate and position meet eligibility criteria. For more information, see the UK government guidance on Skilled Worker visas.

We provide two start dates per month – the 1st and 3rd Mondays – to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new starters.