Pennine Care NHS FT

Estates Service Technician (Joinery)

The closing date is 16 February 2026

Job summary

To provide a comprehensive and responsive multi-skilled maintenance service across all the Trust's properties, whilst specialising and leading in the delivery of quality joinery services. Sites include in-patient and non-inpatient environments.

Whilst the postholder shall be fully qualified in joinery services, they will also be competent in all elements of delivering a multi-skilled service, includingminor electrical and plumbing services, and support the delivery of a quality estates function.

Main duties of the job

o To work using own initiative to complete projects as assigned.o To work closely with the Estates Services Technician (Electrical) andEstates Services Technician (Plumbing) within the North/South to takeownership of the sites and provide a robust and quality in-house specialist estates service.o To respond to both reactive and planned works.

To diagnose and carry out complex works and reduce the requirement for external contractors.o Interpret detailed engineering drawings and specifications to instruct and advise others.o To liaise and provide technical advice to all estates operatives andcontractors to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.o To lead and co-ordinate small works on site as assigned.o To co-ordinate the works of multiple contractors on site in line with allhealth and safety requirements.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
  • Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
  • Access to Continued Professional Development
  • Involvement in improvement and research activities
  • Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
  • Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Details

Date posted

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum + RRP and on call allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-H891-26

Job locations

Trustwide

225 Old Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 7SR


Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job description and Person Spec for more detailed job description

Should you require any further information please contact the vacancy lead below

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job description and Person Spec for more detailed job description

Should you require any further information please contact the vacancy lead below

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Trade qualification in Joinery
  • Experience in joinery on site
  • Electrical/ Plumbing experience

Desirable

  • NHS environment
  • Work on own, managed workload
  • H&S qualifaction
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Trade qualification in Joinery
  • Experience in joinery on site
  • Electrical/ Plumbing experience

Desirable

  • NHS environment
  • Work on own, managed workload
  • H&S qualifaction

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).

Additional information

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Trustwide

225 Old Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 7SR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Trustwide

225 Old Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 7SR


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Estates Operation Manager

Steven Gorvett

steven.gorvett@nhs.net

07912480288

Details

Date posted

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum + RRP and on call allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-H891-26

Job locations

Trustwide

225 Old Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 7SR


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