Job summary
- Main area
- Carpenter
- Grade
- SWFTCS
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 203-SWFTCS151
- Employer
- SWFT Clinical Services Ltd
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Warwick Hospital
- Town
- Warwick
- Salary
- £26,488 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Building Craftsperson
SWFTCS
Job overview
Estates Department
Building Craftsperson (Carpenter)
Due to a re-organisation of the Estates Department there is a vacancy for a Carpenter (Building Craftsperson)
Hours - 37.5 hours per week
£26,488 (negotiable depending on experience)
Plus 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays and voluntary pension scheme.
The role is Monday- Friday with opportunities for overtime and weekend working, plus participation of an emergency on call rota.
Start and finishing times 8.00 am to 4.00 pm.
The SWFTCS Estates Department provides a comprehensive maintenance repair and installation service of building, grounds, engineering services and associated equipment throughout the SWFT Trust.
Main duties of the job
To work within established maintenance policies and procedures across a range of disciplines, e.g. Carpentry, building, roofing, glazing etc. with minimal supervision. To carry out new work or undertake new production appropriate to their original trade using relevant instruments and machinery without supervision. This may include the manufacture, assembly, erection and installation of new work using own initiative, experience and judgement
Working for our organisation
SWFT Clinical Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT). The company provides a number of services such as outpatient pharmacy facilities at Warwick and Stratford and Nuneaton hospitals; estates and facilities management at Stratford hospital, Acorn House and Lillington Health Hub; private patient service and consultancy services to NHS Trusts.
Subject to the Company and individual’s performance, an annual discretionary bonus will be awarded.
There is automatic enrolment to the Company pension scheme, with the Company contributing 5%.
A benefits package is available to the appointed candidate upon successful completion of the six month probationary period. This gives access to benefits such as a car lease scheme; Home & Electronics scheme; discounted leisure and travel; retail discounts and a cycle to work scheme.
Where is also access to a 24/7, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme to support colleagues who may be facing some tough times or they need extra support with their mental well-being.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Technical/Operational
Repair, maintenance, fault finding and installation of items such as structural timbering, automated door systems, internal and external fixtures and fittings and furniture across all South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust sites and properties, as directed by the Multi-skilled supervisor.
Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to the relevant trade, manufacture, assemble, erect and install new work without supervision.
Service, test and diagnose faults on automatic fire doors and automated door systems, communicating technical issues to maintenance staff.
Effect temporary repairs/”make safe” works in emergency situations without supervision.
Undertake acceptance testing of new equipment.
Flexibility to participate in an emergency on-call system covering all properties maintained by the Trust as specified by the Multi-skilled supervisor, as required.
Communications/Organisational
Communicate technical issues to other maintenance staff and contractors; explain technical issues to junior members of the team and non-technical staff.
Plan and organise own workload on a day to day basis, with access to supervisor as required.
Train less experienced maintenance staff in using complex engineering plant and equipment and supervise maintenance assistants, checking and evaluating their work.
Co-ordinate the work of contractors and supervise the work of junior maintenance staff and contractors on a day to day basis. Use computerised CAFM system to record all hours and materials used for each work order.
To liaise with front line clinical staff to understand and communicate issues to complex engineering plant and equipment. To prioritize and plan own workload, taking responsibility for assessing and re-allocating duties in response to priority, in liaison with Supervisor.
Other
Undertake driving duties on a range of vehicles covered by a standard driving licence as and when required by the Multi-skilled supervisor.
Undertake such other appropriate duties and/or responsibilities as may be directed by the Multi-skilled supervisor.
Be prepared to learn new techniques and undertake any training deemed necessary in order to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Carry out duties and/or undertake responsibilities relating to health and safety in accordance with the Trust and departmental safety policies and procedures.
Have an understanding of the relationship of other crafts workers work relating to their own.
Work constructively as part of the team, including the corporate and technical team.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Completion of a recognised City and Guilds craft certificate (or similar trade certificate) to vocational level 3.
- Multi-skilled building qualification.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant commercial & domestic trade experience
- Demonstrate evidence of working processes in a highly regulated environment
- Fault finding and installation.
- Practical & theoretical experience in domestic, plus commercial industries.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills – able to communicate complex technical and safety information to other staff, contractors, patients
- Able to work on own initiative.
- Team player
- Must have excellent IT skills
- Good organisational skills – able to prioritise and work to deadlines
- To effectively plan/schedule workloads from CAFM system – including Planned Maintenance & breakdowns
- Analytical skills for complex problem solving, fault diagnosis, risk assessment of complex multifaceted equipment
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Pleasant and professional manner Conscientious and reliable.
- Able to use fine tools and electronic equipment.
Other
Essential criteria
- Full clean driving licence.
- Flexibility to participate in an emergency on call rota.
- Good presentation.
- Frequent requirement to exert physical effort for several long periods in shift.
- Frequent exposure to unpleasant conditions.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Steve Dyer
- Job title
- Maintenance Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07765705150
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