Joiner

The successful candidate will undertake a broad range of

joinery maintenance and installation works including door repairs and

replacement, lock fitting, flooring repairs, partitioning, ceiling and window

repairs, ironmongery maintenance, signage installation and bespoke joinery

work. The role involves carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance

across hospital sites, interpreting drawings and specifications, completing

work records via mobile devices and supporting other Estates trades where required.

The postholder will be expected to work safely

within healthcare environments, participate in the building on-call rota and

assist in maintaining safe, compliant and effective facilities for patients,

visitors and staff

The Multi Skilled Craftsperson (Joiner) is responsible for

the maintenance, repair and installation of building fabric and joinery

elements across Synchronicity Care Limited contracted properties. Duties

include hanging and adjusting doors, replacing locks and ironmongery, fitting

skirting boards, architraves and door casings, erecting stud partition walls,

installing plasterboard, carrying out flooring repairs, fitting worktops and

undertaking bespoke joinery tasks.

The postholder will undertake both planned preventative

maintenance and reactive repairs, accurately complete electronic work records

and use workshop equipment safely and effectively. The role requires the

ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications and carry out work

to a high standard with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate will work closely with

fellow Estates staff, engineers, contractors and clinical departments and will

be expected to provide excellent customer service whilst working in sensitive

patient environments. Participation in the Estates on-call rota is also

required.

SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is separate legal body to CDDFT.

SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:

Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only

Eligibility for sponsorship will be assessed in line with current Home Office guidance.

This is a legal and regulatory requirement, and we cannot proceed with sponsorship until UKVI has completed the approval process.

We regret any inconvenience this causes. Our decision is based solely on our current regulatory position and is not related to your suitability for the role or any personal characteristic.

Please note that we may close any vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Experience

Desirable: - Experience within NHS, healthcare or similar complex operational environments.; - Experience working within Estates maintenance teams.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Desirable: - Broad multi-skilled maintenance knowledge.; - Understanding of NHS HTMs, HBNs, British Standards and healthcare maintenance requirements.

Qualifications

Essential: - City & Guilds Craft Certificate in Joinery or equivalent recognised qualification.; - Current UK Driving Licence.

Desirable: - Additional trade qualifications.; - Health and Safety related training.

Special Requirements

Desirable: - Previous experience of participating in an emergency on-call service.