Estates Tradesperson (Building/Carpenter)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Technical/Operational

Repair, maintenance, fault finding and installation of items such as structural timbering, automated door systems, internal and external fixtures and fittings and furniture across all South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust sites and properties, as directed by the Multi-skilled supervisor.

Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to the relevant trade, manufacture, assemble, erect and install new work without supervision.

Service, test and diagnose faults on automatic fire doors and automated door systems, communicating technical issues to maintenance staff.

Effect temporary repairs/make safe works in emergency situations without supervision.

Undertake acceptance testing of new equipment.

Participate in an emergency on-call system covering all properties maintained by the Trust as specified by the Multi-skilled supervisor.

Responsible for purchase of building/glazing materials with NHS Purchase Card, within allocated daily and monthly limits, in compliance with Trust Standard Financial Instructions.

Communications/Organisational

Communicate technical issues to other maintenance staff and contractors; explain technical issues to junior members of the team and non-technical staff.

Plan and organise own workload on a day to day basis, with access to supervisor as required.

Train less experienced maintenance staff in using complex engineering plant and equipment and supervise maintenance assistants, checking and evaluating their work. Co-ordinate work of external contractors.

Use complex RAM system to record all hours and materials used for each work order.

Other

Undertake driving duties on a range of vehicles covered by a standard driving licence as and when required by the Multi-skilled supervisor.

Undertake such other appropriate duties and/or responsibilities as may be directed by the Multi-skilled supervisor.

Be prepared to learn new techniques and undertake any training deemed necessary in order to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.

Carry out duties and/or undertake responsibilities relating to health and safety in accordance with the Trust and departmental safety policies and procedures.

Have an understanding of the relationship of other crafts workers work relating to his/her own.

Work constructively as part of the team, including the corporate and technical team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of a recognised City and Guilds craft certificate (or similar trade certificate) to vocational level 3
• Multi-skilled qualification

Desirable

• City & Guilds 2078/79 Air Conditioning

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years trade experience
• Fault finding and installation

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Hospital environment

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills - able to communicate technical and safety information to other staff, contractors, patients
• Able to work on own initiative
• Team player
• Good organisational skills - able to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Analytical skills for problem solving, fault diagnosis, risk assessment of complex multi-faceted equipment

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Pleasant and professional manner
• Conscientious and reliable
• Able to use fine tools and electronic equipment

Other

Essential

• Full clean driving licence
• Good presentation
• Frequent requirement to exert physical effort for several long periods in shift
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant conditions

Desirable

• Flexibility to participate in an emergency on call rota

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

Employer's website

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