Multi-Skilled Carpenter / Joiner

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Little Burton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Little Burton is seeking a skilled maintenance worker responsible for the general upkeep of building structures and infrastructure. The successful candidate will handle emergency repairs, conduct Planned Preventive Maintenance, and maintain safety standards. Prior experience in building maintenance and competency with tools is essential. Join a team dedicated to maintaining facilities that support patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance of building structures and fittings.
• Ability to conduct Planned Preventive Maintenance.
• Competence in using relevant tools and equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day workload of the building section.
• Attend to all emergencies within the site.
• Liaise with Wards to ensure work requests are specified correctly.
• Conduct maintenance on buildings and infrastructure.

Job description

Overview

The post holder will be responsible for general maintenance of the building structure, finishes and fittings, including fire door maintenance within the Trust’s building maintenance service. They will provide support to other crafts personnel and contractors with reference to plant, equipment, site facilities, building fabric and grounds infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Maintenance Chargehand, carry out the day-to-day workload of the building section.
• Attend to all emergencies within the site within a predetermined response time.
• Liaise with Wards and Departments to ensure requested work is specified correctly to meet users\' needs, provided efficiently and completed within the agreed priority response periods. This applies to all work requests including plant, equipment, site facilities, building fabric and infrastructure.
• Conduct Planned Preventive Maintenance on buildings and infrastructure across site.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance on plant and equipment within the agreed SLA time periods.
• Refer to and understand all Building/Technical drawings, specifications and technical manuals.
• Use and be competent in the use of all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.
• Understand the workings of woodworking machinery and be fully trained in the safe use of woodworking machinery.
• Work on windows and repairs to fasteners, casements, cover strips, balance controls, glazing.

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