Maintenance Craftsperson (Joiner)

NTW Solutions Limited

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity within NTW Solutions Limited has arisen for a Maintenance Craftsperson (Joiner) 37.5 hrs within the Estates based at St Nicholas Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role will include.

To undertake planned preventative and reactive building maintenance duties, minor and major refurbishment works, and manufacturing as required across all Trust properties and other areas of responsibility.
Statutory inspection, maintenance and repair of fire resisting door sets and upgrade when necessary. Maintenance and repair of fixtures, fittings and equipment.
Locksmith duties eg. Installation and repair/reconditioning of door locks and furniture (inc. specialist hardware such as digital locks, control drugs locks etc).
Window repairs including replacement glazing
Interpretation of technical drawings, measuring and setting out on site.
Hold a full UK driving licence.
Be able to erect and dismantle access equipment such as scaffolding
Be able to work at heights.
Recognised Joinery Apprenticeship.
City & Guilds qualification/NVQ level 3 or equivalent post apprenticeship experience.

About us

NTW Solutions Limited is proud to provide services to the NHS. We keep hospitals clean and patients fed and we keep buildings running and grounds tidy. Our pharmacy team ensures patients get the medicine they need, and our workforce team recruits people onto the frontline. We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure suppliers are paid on time.

We are dedicated to being a great inclusive place to work. We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here.

We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from ethnic minorities, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces.

We were set up by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond.

We make a difference to people's lives and working here is fulfilling and rewarding. Our social purpose is also driving our plans to become net zero and to tackle discrimination and champion equality. Working here means joining a friendly bunch of people dedicated to supporting better care.

Date posted

08 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£29,655 a year per annum, pro rata (if applicable)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-SOL-EST-205

Job locations

St Nicholas Hospital

Gosforth

NE3 3XT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date: 08.08.23

Closing date: 15.08.23

We welcome your application.

Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date: 08.08.23

Closing date: 15.08.23

We welcome your application.

Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Must demonstrate good understanding of health & safety
Broad experience of all related Estates activities
Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation
Ability to work in confined spaces, at height
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to justify decisions and responsibility for actions

Skills

Essential

The post holder will have previous general experience in service, maintenance, and repair of the following types of equipment; Door locks and closures, Roller shutters, UPVC/wooden framed windows and door sets, Building services equipment (lathes, pillar drills, circular saws, Band saws, etc,), Furniture design and assembly and other general building services equipment.

Qualifications

Essential

The post holder must have completed a recognised and registered indentured apprenticeship, with a City and Guilds Carpentry and Joinery certificate or equivalent.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Must demonstrate good understanding of health & safety
Broad experience of all related Estates activities
Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation
Ability to work in confined spaces, at height
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to justify decisions and responsibility for actions

Skills

Essential

The post holder will have previous general experience in service, maintenance, and repair of the following types of equipment; Door locks and closures, Roller shutters, UPVC/wooden framed windows and door sets, Building services equipment (lathes, pillar drills, circular saws, Band saws, etc,), Furniture design and assembly and other general building services equipment.

Qualifications

Essential

The post holder must have completed a recognised and registered indentured apprenticeship, with a City and Guilds Carpentry and Joinery certificate or equivalent.

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.