Maintenance Joiner

The position of Maintenance Joiner will be based at the Prestwich site, with a percentage of the time supporting GMMH buildings on the site and covering all locations throughout the Trust. This may change depending on the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

To carry out the repair, maintenance, or installation of all elements of building structure and fabric associated with all Trust properties. This includes Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), fault finding, emergency response, defect correction, and minor works.

The post-holder will be part of a strong site-based team, acting as the first line Building Maintenance Technician for all day-to-day breakdowns, repairs, and planned preventative maintenance works. The role requires working around building fabric, utilizing core skills.

You should be versatile, able to handle conflicting priorities in a hospital environment, and possess excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with both technical and non-technical staff. Significant building services experience and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff, delivering services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care across Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, along with specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Greater Manchester offers a vibrant environment, from scenic countryside to lively city life, with a renowned Northern welcome characterized by warmth, humor, and generosity.

Our staff enjoy their work, opportunities for development, and are encouraged to innovate to improve patient care.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Band

Working hours: Saturday (midnight to midnight), any weekday after 8pm and before 6am, and all time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight).

Additional benefits include:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Recognized trade apprenticeship, Btec/HNC/Diploma in Building or equivalent City & Guilds qualification, with practical and theoretical knowledge, plus substantial experience in the field.
• Knowledge of computerised labour management systems, NHS Technical standards, HTMs, and HBNs. Mentoring and training experience is desirable.

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of Health & Safety policies, statutory legislation, and relevant codes of practice. Ability to read and analyse complex building and engineering drawings. Good planning skills and ability to work independently in a demand-driven environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer literacy.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to assess any previous criminal convictions.