• Job Description

  Req#: C9358-25-0226?language=en&page=622&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Carpenter at Leicester Royal Infirmary to join University Hospitals of Leicester.

  Please note the role will require the following qualifications - Recognised Trade Apprenticeship in Carpentry/Joinery or equivalent and City& Guilds Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry/Joinery or equivalent experience/ qualification.

  With more than 16,500 staff the University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) is one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

  University Hospitals of Leicester isresponsible for delivering integrated healthcare for the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland region. We are highly passionate about the communities we serve and the people we employ, with ambitious and exciting plans for the future.

  Main duties of the job

  The role of the Estates Maintenance Craftsperson (Carpenter) is to provide a comprehensive Healthcare maintenance service to all wards and departments within a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.

  • To carry out planned and reactive maintenance task to a high standard that is commensurate with the skills and experience for the role.
  • The post holder will be reporting, on a day to day basis, to the Estates Supervisor and maintenance managers.

  About us

  Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

  We have four primary goals:

  • high-quality care for all,
  • being a great place to work,
  • partnerships for impact, and
  • research and education excellence

  And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

  Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud,
  • we are inclusive, and
  • we are one team

  This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

  About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

  http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

  Date posted

  14 March 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  358-7038333-E&F

  Job locations

  Leicester Royal Infirmary

  Infirmary Square

  Leicester

  LE1 5WW

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • Undertake all Joinery works to all hospital property, internally and externally, to a high quality and acceptable craft standards and approved methods of working.
  • Have the ability to interpret technical detailed manuals undertake fault diagnosis and solving of maintenance problems. Communicate technical knowledge to others particularly in the safe use of fixed woodworking machinery and other portable equipment.
  • Undertake site inspection and surveys determine Plant, access, materials and tools requirements. Report any other defects.
  • Use and operate the Estates CAFM computerised labour management system. Plan and prioritise own workload. Work within the scheme including completion of all works dockets noting amendments to work and feed back into the system accounting for a work times and monitoring of weekly hours worked on time sheet.
  • Be conversant with and use all relevant fixed woodworking machinery within the joiners shop in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work act, PUWER Regulations 1998, Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005. COSHH Regulations 2002
  • Diagnose, repair undertake fault finding and be conversant with specialist items of ironmongery and hardware, including locks digital locks and mortice locks, closers, door and floor springs, and window gear
  • Undertake Building Planned Preventative Maintenance to include statutory fire door and window checks, and other patient related items bed side lockers etc..

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • Undertake all Joinery works to all hospital property, internally and externally, to a high quality and acceptable craft standards and approved methods of working.
  • Have the ability to interpret technical detailed manuals undertake fault diagnosis and solving of maintenance problems. Communicate technical knowledge to others particularly in the safe use of fixed woodworking machinery and other portable equipment.
  • Undertake site inspection and surveys determine Plant, access, materials and tools requirements. Report any other defects.
  • Use and operate the Estates CAFM computerised labour management system. Plan and prioritise own workload. Work within the scheme including completion of all works dockets noting amendments to work and feed back into the system accounting for a work times and monitoring of weekly hours worked on time sheet.
  • Be conversant with and use all relevant fixed woodworking machinery within the joiners shop in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work act, PUWER Regulations 1998, Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005. COSHH Regulations 2002
  • Diagnose, repair undertake fault finding and be conversant with specialist items of ironmongery and hardware, including locks digital locks and mortice locks, closers, door and floor springs, and window gear
  • Undertake Building Planned Preventative Maintenance to include statutory fire door and window checks, and other patient related items bed side lockers etc..

  Person Specification

  Training and qualifications

  Essential

  • Recognised Trade Apprenticeship in Carpentry/Joinery.
  • City& Guilds Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry/Joinery.
  • Safety in the Use of Woodwork Machines

  Desirable

  • Higher level qualification in Carpentry/Joinery

  Experience

  Essential

  • Extensive working experience in the Building environment.
  • Experience of working within a large industrial/ commercial environment.
  • Sound knowledge of the standard and specialist aspects of carpentry and joinery.

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in an Acute or Non-Acute Hospital Environment.
  • A thorough understanding of Healthcare building environment.
  • A through working knowledge statutory, mandatory and best practice guidance/regulations.
  • Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and ability to carry out risk assessments of sites and audits of services.

  Communication and relationship skills

  Essential

  • Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems.
  • Good communication skills, for effective working relationships throughout the organisation
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Organised approach to work
  • Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills.

  Desirable

  • Demonstrate negotiating skills, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills.

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to cope with demanding and stressful scenarios.
  • Flexible individual who can cope with new and changing demands
  • Excellent attention to details
  • Approachable and tactful
  • Ability to work flexibly as needs arise

  Desirable

  • Responsive to learning new skills with further training.

  Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

  Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

  Analytical and Judgement skills

  Essential

  • IT / PC skills to be able operate the various computer systems
  • Ability to understand and interpret work plans and drawings.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of specific planned maintenance software systems.

  Planning and organisation skills

  Essential

  • Able to prioritise works and manage conflicting priorities.

  Desirable

  • Experience of work planning.

  Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

  Essential

  • Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
  • All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

  Other requirements specific to the role

  Essential

  • Has the ability to travel, as will be required to work at other sites.
  • Ability to work out of hours, evenings, weekends and bank holidays as needs arises.

  Person Specification

  Training and qualifications

  Essential

  • Recognised Trade Apprenticeship in Carpentry/Joinery.
  • City& Guilds Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry/Joinery.
  • Safety in the Use of Woodwork Machines

  Desirable

  • Higher level qualification in Carpentry/Joinery

  Experience

  Essential

  • Extensive working experience in the Building environment.
  • Experience of working within a large industrial/ commercial environment.
  • Sound knowledge of the standard and specialist aspects of carpentry and joinery.

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in an Acute or Non-Acute Hospital Environment.
  • A thorough understanding of Healthcare building environment.
  • A through working knowledge statutory, mandatory and best practice guidance/regulations.
  • Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and ability to carry out risk assessments of sites and audits of services.

  Communication and relationship skills

  Essential

  • Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems.
  • Good communication skills, for effective working relationships throughout the organisation
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Organised approach to work
  • Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills.

  Desirable

  • Demonstrate negotiating skills, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills.

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to cope with demanding and stressful scenarios.
  • Flexible individual who can cope with new and changing demands
  • Excellent attention to details
  • Approachable and tactful
  • Ability to work flexibly as needs arise

  Desirable

  • Responsive to learning new skills with further training.

  Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

  Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

  Analytical and Judgement skills

  Essential

  • IT / PC skills to be able operate the various computer systems
  • Ability to understand and interpret work plans and drawings.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of specific planned maintenance software systems.

  Planning and organisation skills

  Essential

  • Able to prioritise works and manage conflicting priorities.

  Desirable

  • Experience of work planning.

  Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

  Essential

  • Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
  • All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

  Other requirements specific to the role

  Essential

  • Has the ability to travel, as will be required to work at other sites.
  • Ability to work out of hours, evenings, weekends and bank holidays as needs arises.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

  Address

  Leicester Royal Infirmary

  Infirmary Square

  Leicester

  LE1 5WW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

  Address

  Leicester Royal Infirmary

  Infirmary Square

  Leicester

  LE1 5WW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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