Band 4 Maintenance Craftsperson Carpenter/Joiner

Job summary

*Perform unsupervised work including activities that may be demanding and/or non-routine.

*Responsible for testing, maintenance and fault finding on all building elements, plant and equipment including but not limited to:

oFire compartmentation.

oSecurity, access control, keys, and locks

oControlled drug storage units

oRoofing

oDoors and Hardware

oBuilding structure and partition walling

oFlooring and flooring finishes

oGlazing

oFixtures, fittings, and furniture

oTower Scaffolding

oWoodworking machinery

oConstruction site plant

oTransport vehicles.

*Work under own initiative to undertake maintenance, repairs, minor improvements, and capital work across the trust as directed, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.

*To undertake training for new practices, procedures, and equipment.

Main duties of the job

*To undertake all work activities as requested by the Building Supervisor/Estates Officer.

*To work in accordance with Trust safety rules and procedures at all times.

*To be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.

*To actively participate in the operation and control of building planned maintenance schemes.

*To actively participate in the operation of facilities labour control scheme, by completion of all paperwork and reports as required by the scheme.

*Carry out all work on equipment as required by the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH Regulations, Building and Construction Regulations and the Trust's Safety Policy.

*To carry out building surveys and compile data, as and when instructed by line managers.

*To work overtime to carry out repairs/maintenance not possible during normal hours.

*To liaise with the Building Supervisor regarding plant or equipment failures, or deviations to regulations, and to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary.

*At all times when on duty or on call, to carry Trust communication devices such as mobile telephones, two-way radios or pagers to facilitate immediate response to emergencies.

*Interpret and apply PUWER 1998 Regulations, the Construction Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1996 and the DDA Regulations 1999.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

• Date posted: 17 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 4
• Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 304-9018506
• Job locations: Good Hope Hospital, Rectory Rd, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7RR, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*