Maintenance Crafts Operative Building & Joinery (XN05)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

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Job summary

We are looking for an apprentice trained joiner qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent to join our Estates Maintenance Team. The role will be based at the LGI however you may also be asked to work at other hospital sites and properties within our Trust (St James, Chapel Allerton, or Seacroft Hospitals). The position is 37.5 hours per week which has traditionally been worked at 7.5 hrs a day over 5 days a week, however there is the opportunity to work flexibly within the team although we do need to make sure the needs of the service come first so we can continue to provide a safe and pleasant environment for our patients, staff and visitors. You will be expected to carry out a range of joinery based maintenance tasks and the resolution of technical issues including the installation, maintenance and repair of a full range of Estates structural and fabric components. This will include the manufacture of items of joinery to a high standard using a range of woodworking machines. The ability to work at height is essential, experience in the use of powered access equipment and knowledge of issues relating to asbestos would also be an advantage.

We are looking for an individual with good communication skills and the ability to work both as part of a team and of their own initiative, they should be a good problem solver that is adaptable to change and be able to plan/organise their own workload with a pleasant manner and smart, clean appearance.

Main duties of the job

If successful you will become an important part of our maintenance team, the direct team that you will work in consists of x5 Joiners, x8 Maintenance Assistants and a floor layer however there are also other trades/colleagues that you will be expected to work alongside including painters, plasterers, bricklayers, gardeners, electricians, plumbers, engineers etc.as well as contractors and specialist.

Daily tasks vary from newer installs and planned works such as manufacturing and fitting doors & windows, fitting new locks to installing new kitchens and worktops, along with these kinds of jobs there are also the more reactive works that we carry out which range from repairing doors and ironmongery such as locks, handles, door closers etc. repairing or fitting drugs cupboards and normal cupboards, repairing flooring, repairing/refitting ceilings and installing new fixtures and fittings. We have certain building elements that require periodical PPM checks which is also be part of the role. All work is expected to be to a good standard and compliant with relevant legislation & policies etc. There will be times when you are expected to liaise with clinical staff and Estates Officers or members of the management team.

The above does involve an element of physical work such as moving and handling heavy loads such as doors and other building materials along with working at heights and occasionally in cramped spaces. You will also be required to be mobile enough to walk from job to job

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) is one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe. 1.5 million patients are treated every year, including more than 200,000 emergency patients. The Trust spends around £1.34 billion of NHS money, treating illness and disease in Leeds and on specialised services for people across Yorkshire and the Humber and nationally. LTHT employs more than 20,000 staff and works with academia and industry to play a leading role in education, research and innovation.

LTHT is rated as a good hospital Trust by the Care Quality Commission, and has a strategy to continue improving to provide outstanding care for patients.

LTHT has ambitious plans to deliver two new hospitals at the Leeds General Infirmary a state-of-the-art hospital providing adult healthcare services and a world class new home for the Leeds Childrens Hospital.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Date posted

17 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-EST-260

Job locations

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Install, maintain, service and repair the full range of Estates Structural and Fabric components / elements. Performs work including activities which require comparison of a range of options, complex facts requiring analysis to resolve technical issues in complex and multifaceted equipment / situations. Responsible for comparison of structural components in the Trusts building Portfolio and fault finding on a wide range of structural elements and equipment including roads and footpaths, external drainage, walls, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, roofs and all relevant fire compartmentalisation and associated elements, maintenance of the Trusts complex window locking and gearing systems in accordance with statutory requirements (HTMs (Health Technical Memorandums) e.g. 81 to 88 (Fire code), 54 to 70 (Component Data Base) and HBNs (Health Building Notes) e.g. 00-10 (Designing for floors, walls, ceilings, sanitary ware and windows).

Undertake condition surveys, evaluating inspection reports and maintenance repairs, improvement and capital work across the Trust as directed by management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.

Plan and organise major interruptions, maintenance activities and co-ordinate work of others.

Provide technical advice to other Estates staff and contractors.

JOB DIMENSIONS

Working to standards laid down in Trust policies and legislation to provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Work on own initiative unsupervised within the standard operating procedures and prioritise the work schedule.

Work with clinical staff to give non-clinical advice, information and guidance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Essential Requirements

City & Guilds Advanced Craft Certificate Site Procedures & General Processes

NVQ Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery

City & Guilds Advanced Craft Certificate Carpentry and Joinery.

Previous demonstrable experience working on breakdowns and PPM on complex Structural and building components found in a hospital environment

Desirable Qualifications

Confined Spaces Regulations qualification

Wood Machinery Competence qualification

Working at Heights Training Certificate.

Prefabricated Access Suppliers' & Manufacturers' Association Ltd (PASMA) certification

Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) operators license

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) operators certificate

Asbestos Awareness certification

First Aid Trained

Desirable Experience

Working in an Acute Hospital Environment

Construction Design & Management Regulations

Knowledge of the following

Health Technical Memorandum including fire code

Health Building Notes

Building Regulations and Codes of Practice

The Equality Act

THE LEEDS WAY VALUES

The estates staff are envoys that facilitate the health care providers to deliver first class acute medical treatment to all the Trusts patients

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred

Collaborative

Fair

Accountable

Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

Additionally the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:

Maintain effective communication with colleagues in all working areas via appropriate technology

Display a working knowledge and understanding of service usersneeds and requirements

Undertake any training required to enhance the delivery of the service

CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS

Good communication skills

Ability to work unsupervised and autonomously

Adaptable to change

Pleasant manner, smart clean appearance

Undertake all training required

Ability to plan and organise own workload

To ensure that the uniform supplied by the Trust is worn correctly and is regularly laundered.

To ensure that the Trust supplied I.D. badge is worn at all times.

Carry Trust communication devices to facilitate immediate response to urgent requests and emergency breakdowns

CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

To be responsible for working with colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users.

Ensure that all tasks are carried out in compliance with relevant statutory legislation, local policies, codes of practice and permits to work including Health and Safety, Asbestos Regulations, COSHH and in particular by following agreed safe working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system.

To maintain high standards of personal hygiene and appearance at all times whilst on duty.

The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development and undertake all mandatory training required for the role particularly attending refresher training on an annual basis.

To undertake on or off site training when necessary and learn new techniques where appropriate.

The jobholder must co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.

To have an understanding and be aware of the impact and risks of maintenance delivery in an acute hospital environment.

To have an understanding and be aware of the impact and risks of working around patients, staff and visitors.

To plan, organise and prioritise their own work to provide an efficient service to all wards and departments.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Carry out own dynamic Risk Assessments for all elements of work including manual handling

Liaise with area users to organise shutdowns of critical areas relating to patient care and safety.

Manage the risk associated with use of tools and equipment in association with patient care environments.

Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications in structural component installations, plant and equipment, to deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others.

Have a thorough knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience.

Manufacture, design, assemble, erect and install new work often using own judgement regarding a range of complex equipment, requiring accuracy and precision and speed especially when working to deadlines.

Problem solving of technical issues and fault diagnosis on complex structural components.

Learn new techniques and under go training as necessary.

Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance, reactive maintenance, repairs and Day to Day duties involving the maintenance of structuralelements and equipment including roads and footpaths, external drainage, walls, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, roofs and all relevant fire compartmentalisation and associated elements, maintenance of the Trusts complex window locking and gearing systems in accordance with statutory requirements (HTMs (Health Technical Memorandums) e.g. 81 to 88 (Fire code), 54 to 70 (Component Data Base) and HBNs (Health Building Notes) e.g. 00-10 (Designing for floors, walls, ceilings, sanitary ware and windows).

Carry out surveys for future maintenance, alterations or improvements including the preparation and compilation of technical reports.

Carry out assessments of Apprentice/Students work ensuring compliance and standards of workmanship are in-line with legislation/national guidelines

Have a good understanding of the relationship of other estates trades.

Instruct others on aspects of his/her work relating to their core trade.

Carry Trust communication devices (PDAs) to facilitate immediate response to reactive requests, planned maintenance and emergency breakdowns.

Be prepared to work such hours that may be required in an emergency.

Maintain recognised competence in relation to Wood Working Machinery. Responsibilities will include maintaining equipment such as dimension saw, cross cut saw etc in accordance with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 and the Health and Safety Executive Approved Codes of Practice.

The fitting, maintaining, repairing and re-keying of highly complex security locks including electronic, swipe card, digital and dangerous drug cabinet locks e.g. Pharmacy, Finance, Wards and departments.

Use and input data into information technology and associated systems, PDAs tablets etc.

Provide feedback upon completion of all tasks and any works in progress as directed by the Line Manager using various forms of communication.

To be responsible for tools, plant and materials which are used within the scope of the Estates Department and their use within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.

To leave work area safe and tidy and inform end users as appropriate.

To assist the team to move around material and equipment on site as directed in accordance with the Trusts Moving and Handling care of the back guidelines (non-clinical).

Be prepared to work such hours that may be required to suit the requirements of the Trust including adjusted work patterns and overtime.

To work outside his/her trade in the event of an emergency or as directed by the Senior Estates Officer/Head of Estates.

Maintain recognised competence in relation to Working at Height including identifying the correct access equipment materials in accordance with the Working at Height Regulations 2005 and the Health and Safety Executives Approved Codes of Practice.