Job summary
- Main area
- Carpenter
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Plus On call rota)
- Job ref
- 267-CS7933046
- Employer
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Whiteleaf, Aylesbury
- Town
- Aylesbury
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum | pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/05/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Carpenter
Band 6
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.
We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
We actively support anti-racism, equality, diversity, and inclusion so, if you’re excited about this job opportunity and you meet our Trust values, but feel unsure about applying, then please get in touch and we will be happy to have a conversation with you.
We are also committed to increasing diversity in the workforce, that is why we actively encourage applications from those groups of people who are currently under-represented, which include amongst others: people with disabilities; men from all socio-economic backgrounds; people from diverse ethnic backgrounds; and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.
Good luck and we hope to hear from you.
Job overview
Are you a skilled carpenter looking for a leadership role where your work truly makes a difference? Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Senior Carpenter to join our dedicated Estates and Facilities team.
In this vital role, you won’t just be fixing doors; you’ll be ensuring a safe, high-quality environment for our patients and staff across the Trust. As a key member of our multi-skilled team, you will lead by example, combining hands-on technical expertise with the chance to mentor the next generation of tradespeople.
- Salary:
- Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
- Location: Based in the Estates and Facilities Directorate, with travel across Trust sites
- Benefits: Participation in a 24/7 on-call rota and the opportunity to lead small-scale fit-out projects
Who You Are
We are looking for a motivated professional who is as good with people as they are with a chisel. Our ideal candidate brings:
- Qualifications: An HND in Building Surveying (or equivalent experience) OR City and Guilds Level 3 in Carpentry with a completed apprenticeship.
- Experience: Significant experience in estates maintenance or as a site/self-employed carpenter.
- Technical Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using PDAs for task management.
- Leadership Qualities: A "can-do" attitude, emotional intelligence, and the ability to work under pressure.
Come meet some of our team!
Hard Facilities Management Services NHS Oxford Health
Main duties of the job
- Manage and complete planned and reactive maintenance work requests as per schedule
- Small works (fit out new kitchens, offices etc)
- Install new door sets from door blanks including all ironmongery.
- Cover absences or demands/emergencies you must be prepared to carry out other general
maintenance duties - Provide a technical lead for the PMO team, contractors and agency staff appointed to
support the estates workforce
Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties
Working for our organisation
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- City and Guilds level 3 and NVQ level 2 in carpentry
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant relevant experience working within an estates maintenance team or as a site/self employed carpenter
- Knowledge of risk management assessments
- Signifcant first and second fix experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Strong verbal communication skills and knowledge
- Good organisational skills and conscientious worker
- Ability to use a range of wood working equipment
- Be able to work safely and follow a risk assessment
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Daniel Meehan
- Job title
- Estates Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07775 885843
- Additional information
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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