Job summary
The Estates department are seeking a fully qualifiedMulti Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson specialising in Carpentry and Joinery to join our amazing team of dedicated professionals.
The work comprises of the maintenance and repair of all Healthcare building and equipment, the manufacture and installation of purpose made equipment and building elements of joinery.
Your work activities will be complex and/or non-routine.
Previous experience in a busy hospital is desirable.
Main duties of the job
- Use of woodworking equipment and power tools in connection with the conversion, milling and preparation of timber, setting out, fabrication and installation of joinery
- General repairs/replacement in respect of building/estate fabric/elements
- Work in connection with alterations, adaptions, and extensions to buildings. Solving any problems that may arise
- Associated and other duties, including other trades within capabilities as required by the exigencies of the service
- Planned maintenance inspections and services.
- Assist as required in emergency situations
- Learn new techniques, with appropriate training as necessary
- Exercise care in the use and security of tools, materials, and equipment
- Assist in maintaining general order and cleanliness of all workplaces
- Drive Trust vehicles, when necessary, in the normal course of duties
- Take part in the Trust Appraisal process.
About us
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) King's Lynn is located near some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK, along the north Norfolk coast, and not far from Sandringham House.
We provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based healthcare services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, in addition to parts of Breckland, Cambridgeshire and South Lincolnshire.
We have more than 4,000 staff and volunteers, approximately 530 beds, and a helipad for air ambulances. We work with neighbouring hospitals for the provision of tertiary services, including as part of regional partnership and network models of care, such as the trauma network.
In February 2022 the significant progress that has been made at QEH was recognised by the Care Quality Commission who rated the Trust as 'Good' in all of the core services they inspected. They recommended the Trust moves out of the recovery support system (formerly special measures).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on this opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on this opportunity.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- The post holder must have completed a recognised and registered apprenticeship, with a City and Guilds Carpentry and Joinery certificate or equivalent.
- Completion of a structural training programme in carpentry.
- Recognised and registered CITB or EITB apprenticeship.
- NVQ 3 carpentry & joinery or City & Guilds or Advanced Craft Certificate
- Must have completed an appropriate multi-skilling course to City & Guilds level or equivalent or must have appropriate multi-skilling experience
Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to communicate concisely and effectively both orally and in written form with staff and public at all levels.
- A tenacious, ongoing desire to continuously develop their potential as a Maintenance Technician
- A flexible approach, reliable nature and a conscientious attitude to work
- Demonstrate the ability to understand and follow detailed technical instructions
- Ability to use own initiative when dealing with complex fault findings as well as coming up with practical solutions
- Includes Analytical & judgemental Skills, Communication & Relationship Skills, Physical Skills,
- Ability to prioritise work when urgent demands or emergencies arise
- Able to interpret technical information and advice staff on issues.
- Competent in the use of hand tools
- Ability to use a wide range of test equipment.
- Ability to undertake lone working using own initiative and making informed decisions based on Estates operational policies, procedures, legislative requirements and best practice.
- Ability to handle deadlines under pressure.
- Ability to work as a team player or on own initiative.
- Initiative, tact and patience are useful attributes in this role. Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem solving.
- Attention to detail and good telephone technique
- Organisation of own workload
- Computer literate - able to operate a computer
Experience
Essential
- A sound knowledge of carpentry obtained ideally in a hospital/medical/commercial environment.
- Knowledge & Experience of health and safety
- Experience with supervising staff
- Experience working in a demand driven Service
- Previously worked within a maintenance environment
- Have an awareness of the operational procedures and safe working practices of major items of plant and systems
- Experience must cover carpentry techniques
- Experience of direct management of qualified labour force
- Experienced in risk management, including undertaking audits, risk assessments, method statements, undertaking Authorised Persons duties and issuing/managing permit to work systems.
Desirable
- Experience working within the Public Sector
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- The post holder must have completed a recognised and registered apprenticeship, with a City and Guilds Carpentry and Joinery certificate or equivalent.
- Completion of a structural training programme in carpentry.
- Recognised and registered CITB or EITB apprenticeship.
- NVQ 3 carpentry & joinery or City & Guilds or Advanced Craft Certificate
- Must have completed an appropriate multi-skilling course to City & Guilds level or equivalent or must have appropriate multi-skilling experience
Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to communicate concisely and effectively both orally and in written form with staff and public at all levels.
- A tenacious, ongoing desire to continuously develop their potential as a Maintenance Technician
- A flexible approach, reliable nature and a conscientious attitude to work
- Demonstrate the ability to understand and follow detailed technical instructions
- Ability to use own initiative when dealing with complex fault findings as well as coming up with practical solutions
- Includes Analytical & judgemental Skills, Communication & Relationship Skills, Physical Skills,
- Ability to prioritise work when urgent demands or emergencies arise
- Able to interpret technical information and advice staff on issues.
- Competent in the use of hand tools
- Ability to use a wide range of test equipment.
- Ability to undertake lone working using own initiative and making informed decisions based on Estates operational policies, procedures, legislative requirements and best practice.
- Ability to handle deadlines under pressure.
- Ability to work as a team player or on own initiative.
- Initiative, tact and patience are useful attributes in this role. Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem solving.
- Attention to detail and good telephone technique
- Organisation of own workload
- Computer literate - able to operate a computer
Experience
Essential
- A sound knowledge of carpentry obtained ideally in a hospital/medical/commercial environment.
- Knowledge & Experience of health and safety
- Experience with supervising staff
- Experience working in a demand driven Service
- Previously worked within a maintenance environment
- Have an awareness of the operational procedures and safe working practices of major items of plant and systems
- Experience must cover carpentry techniques
- Experience of direct management of qualified labour force
- Experienced in risk management, including undertaking audits, risk assessments, method statements, undertaking Authorised Persons duties and issuing/managing permit to work systems.
Desirable
- Experience working within the Public Sector
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.
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.
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).
