Senior Carpenter - Aylesbury

Oxford Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Carpenter to join our Estates and Facilities team at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury. This is a key position where you will be responsible for reactive and planned maintenance, small works, and carpentry projects across the Trust. You'll also support the training and development of junior carpenters, ensuring all work is completed to the highest standards.

This is a full time role (37.5 hours per week) where you'll work as part of a multi-skilled, multi discipline team including participation in a 24/7 on call rota.

You'll carry out carpentry tasks including installation, repair, and maintenance of doors, skirting, windows, kitchen units, fitted furniture, and more. You'll also deliver small works projects, such as office and kitchen fit-outs, from planning to completion.

If you have significant carpentry experience within an estates maintenance or similar environment, we would love to hear from you!

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

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 generalmaintenance duties
Provide a technical lead for the PMO team, contractors and agency staff appointed tosupport the estates workforce

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties

About us

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

Date posted

05 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CS6240605-D

Job locations

Whiteleaf Aylesbury

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

City and Guilds level 3 and NVQ level 2 in carpentry

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Significant relevant experience working within an estates maintenance team or as a site/self employed carpenter
Experience of staff management and HR processes
Experienced in the use of a wide range of Microsoft packages with keyboard skills
Knowledge of risk management approaches
Detailed knowledge of HTM/HBN requirements in relation to estate management

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment

Skills

Essential

Strong written and verbal communication skills and knowledge
Proven ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

City and Guilds level 3 and NVQ level 2 in carpentry

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Significant relevant experience working within an estates maintenance team or as a site/self employed carpenter
Experience of staff management and HR processes
Experienced in the use of a wide range of Microsoft packages with keyboard skills
Knowledge of risk management approaches
Detailed knowledge of HTM/HBN requirements in relation to estate management

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment

Skills

Essential

Strong written and verbal communication skills and knowledge
Proven ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences

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.