Maintenance Craftsperson - Cumbria, United Kingdom - Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

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    Job summary

    You will be an integral part of our Estates team as you work together to keep our buildings and grounds in great condition. Duties can vary from assembling furniture and inspecting fire doors to repairing roof and guttering. You will be in various different areas, working inside and out, with other members of the work force and external contractors. We will make sure you have the tools and equipment you need to complete your tasks to a high standard. This is a job for a skilled joiner who loves to have a varied and rich work schedule, collaborating with our multi-disciplinary team to keep our NHS buildings safe and provide a high level of service to patients, staff and visitors.

    These vacancies include an attractive £3000* welcome bonus - a Rewarding Welcome for a Rewarding Career.

    As a CNTW employee we will support you in your personal and career development. You'll have access to a great range of training opportunities through our in-house Academy including Coaching, Apprenticeships, and our Leadership Development Programme.

    We are committed to improving the working lives and health and wellbeing of our staff and that's why we have our Thrive programme. Thrive is here to support your whole wellbeing which covers emotional, physical, psychological, financial, career and social aspects.

    If you'd like to apply for one of our vacancies and receive this welcome bonus, please complete your application.

    Previous applicants need not apply.

    Main duties of the job

    To undertake, without supervision a variety of joinery/building maintenance and new works tasks which would include:-

  • Joinery repairs
  • Door ironmongery (door closures, locks, fittings, etc)
  • Wall and plastering repairs
  • Tiling
  • Brick work & concreting
  • External footpaths and roadway repairs
  • Drainage/guttering
  • Roof repairs
  • Flooring
  • Furniture and equipment assembly and repair
  • Window repairs and replacement (inc glazing films, etc)
  • Periodic inspection of all fire doors, panic bars and other items as directed by their supervisor, under the Planned Preventive Maintenance Programme.
  • Installation and re-fixing of all types of ceilings, (inc suspended)
  • About us

    We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

    Please note, this post may be subject to a potential TUPE transfer into NTW Solutions, out wholly owned subsidiary organisation in the near future.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please find attached job description for full details.

    Advertising date : 17th April 2024

    Closing date : 8th May 2024

    We welcome your application.

    Person Specification

    Education and Qualification

    Essential

  • The post holder must have completed a recognised and registered indentured apprenticeship, with a City and Guilds Carpentry and Joinery certificate or equivalent.
  • Knowledge and Experience

    Essential

  • The post holder will have previous general experience in service, maintenance, and repair of the following types of equipment; ? Door locks and closures ? Roller shutters ? UPVC/wooden framed windows and door sets ? Building services equipment (lathes, pillar drills, circular saws, Band saws, etc) ? Furniture design and assembly ? Other general building services equipment
  • Must demonstrate good understanding of health & safety.
  • Broad experience of all related Estates activities.
  • Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation
  • Skills and Competencies

    Essential

  • Ability to work in confined spaces, at height.
  • Ability to work on own initiative.
  • Ability to justify decisions and responsibility for actions