Building Craftsperson - Carpenter

Job summary

To carry out carpentry repairs and maintain the building fabric both internally and externally to Trust owned premises. Deal with incidents such as damaged fire doors (Health & Safety) lost keys (departmental, controlled drugs cupboards) broken glass to doors, windows (Health & Safety) To provide assistance if required to other craftsmen within the Estates Department.

To have a flexible approach within the Estates Team and carry out maintenance functions considered foreign to their profession provided such work is done within (Health & Safety) guidelines and they have the required training, skills and supervision

To carry out tasks in any site owned and maintained by UHSx as required

Should you require Additional Support with completing your Application, please contact the Facilities and Estates Recruitment Team via email below:

uhsussex.FandErecruitment@nhs.net

If you have applied in the last 6 months no need to re-apply until after this period.

Main duties of the job

Repairs and construction of timber fixtures and fittings

First and second fixing to new and alteration work

Use of access equipment for carrying out minor repairs internally and externally to windows and roof lights on any form of construction.

Carry out minor repairs to fencing and gates.

To repair or replace locks, door closers and door furniture of all kinds.

Fit or replace laminates and Formica materials to fixtures and fittings.

Repair all types of timber flooring.

Minor repairs of blinds and fixing of curtain tracks and similar fixtures and fittings, coat hooks, shelving, notice boards, etc.

Erection and dismantling of, trestles, hop-ups, staging, ladders and step ladders providing training has been completed by the operative.

To develop and maintain good working relationships with Clinicians, Departmental Heads, Risk Management and Contractors

Carry out tasks as instructed/requested with a minimum of supervision, in line with best building practice and consummate with trained skills and experience.

About us

At UH Sussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

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

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