Job summary
- Main area
- Estates
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-NTWS-6-E
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Carleton Clinic
- Town
- Cumbria
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Maintenance Craftsperson - Joiner - 3k Incentive
Band 4
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
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)
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- Ability to work in confined spaces, at height.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to justify decisions and responsibility for actions
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Graham Nellis
- Job title
- Head of Estates
- Email address
- [email protected]
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