Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Multi Skilled Craftsperson
(Joiner) to join our Estates Team based at Darlington Memorial Hospital.
Working across Synchronicity Care Limited contracted sites, you will carry out
a wide range of joinery maintenance, repair and installation work within busy
healthcare environments.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional
Estates service responsible for maintaining safe, compliant and effective
facilities for patients, visitors and staff.
The successful candidate will be a qualified
Joiner with building maintenance experience, excellent customer service skills
and the ability to work independently whilst contributing positively within a
multidisciplinary Estates team.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will undertake a broad range of
joinery maintenance and installation works including door repairs and
replacement, lock fitting, flooring repairs, partitioning, ceiling and window
repairs, ironmongery maintenance, signage installation and bespoke joinery
work. The role involves carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance
across hospital sites, interpreting drawings and specifications, completing
work records via mobile devices and supporting other Estates trades where required.
The postholder will be expected to work safely
within healthcare environments, participate in the building on-call rota and
assist in maintaining safe, compliant and effective facilities for patients,
visitors and staff
About us
SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is separate legal body to CDDFT.
SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
- A Competitive salary
- Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
- Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
- Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only
Eligibility for sponsorship will be assessed in line with current Home Office guidance.
This is a legal and regulatory requirement, and we cannot proceed with sponsorship until UKVI has completed the approval process.
We regret any inconvenience this causes. Our decision is based solely on our current regulatory position and is not related to your suitability for the role or any personal characteristic.
Please note that we may close any vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Multi Skilled Craftsperson (Joiner) is responsible for
the maintenance, repair and installation of building fabric and joinery
elements across Synchronicity Care Limited contracted properties. Duties
include hanging and adjusting doors, replacing locks and ironmongery, fitting
skirting boards, architraves and door casings, erecting stud partition walls,
installing plasterboard, carrying out flooring repairs, fitting worktops and
undertaking bespoke joinery tasks.
The postholder will undertake both planned preventative
maintenance and reactive repairs, accurately complete electronic work records
and use workshop equipment safely and effectively. The role requires the
ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications and carry out work
to a high standard with minimal supervision.
The successful candidate will work closely with
fellow Estates staff, engineers, contractors and clinical departments and will
be expected to provide excellent customer service whilst working in sensitive
patient environments. Participation in the Estates on-call rota is also
required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post-apprenticeship experience in joinery maintenance and installation.
- Experience of building maintenance repairs.
- Experience of working with customers and providing customer-focused services.
Desirable
- Experience within NHS, healthcare or similar complex operational environments.
- Experience working within Estates maintenance teams.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work independently and on own initiative.
- Knowledge of building maintenance and joinery repairs.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety responsibilities.
- Ability to work flexibly and support other trades where required.
- Ability to work safely in occupied healthcare environments.
- Ability to provide and receive technical information.
- Ability to use mobile technology to record and manage work activities.
Desirable
- Broad multi-skilled maintenance knowledge.
- Understanding of NHS HTMs, HBNs, British Standards and healthcare maintenance requirements.
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds Craft Certificate in Joinery or equivalent recognised qualification.
- Current UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- Additional trade qualifications.
- Health and Safety related training.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to participate in the Estates on-call rota.
- Ability to undertake manual handling and physically demanding work.
- Ability to work in restricted spaces and challenging environmental conditions.
- Ability to work across SCL contracted sites.
- Ability to work around patients and clinical services in a sensitive and professional manner.
Desirable
- Previous experience of participating in an emergency on-call service.
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.