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Job overview
The Building Craftsperson to provide a comprehensive Healthcare maintenance service to all wards and departments within a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
To carry out planned and new works tasks to a high standard that is commensurate with the skills and experience for the role. The post holder will be reporting, on a day to day basis, to the Estates New Works Supervisor and Estates maintenance managers. However, will carry out routine duties referring to SOP’s as and when required. Undertake unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair works also.
To use all relevant tools and equipment. Understanding how to manipulate fine tools and equipment when repairing equipment, plant locks and other complex tasks. To maintain the workshops, stores, switch-rooms, boilerhouse and plant-rooms and the surrounding areas clean and tidy as directed by the New Works supervisor.
Compliance with all statutory regulations including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.To ensure that all policies and procedures laid down by the Trust are strictly complied with. Assist higher skill grades on new work and repairs.
To undertake training as necessary to ensure that the knowledge and skills base is maintained and developed to meet the requirements of current and future services and changes in legislation.
Main duties of the job
Undertake all Joinery/Building and Painting works to all hospital property, internally and externally, to a high quality and acceptable craft standards and approved methods of working.
Be able to erect scaffolds, ladders and working platforms and carry out work as required.
Work from independent scaffolds and towers and similar access equipment.
Work with all types of paint systems, internally and externally, including preservatives and protective coatings.
Application of all types of wall coverings including wallpaper, vinyl, propriety paint systems, and spray paint finishes/glaze. Perform a range of additional craftsperson duties such as glazing, plastering, filing, replacing of suspended ceilings, bricklaying, mortar repairs, minor roof repairs, guttering, shuttering of concrete, vinyl flooring repairs and patching along with other building fabric repairs.
Have experience in key cutting and the repair of door locks.
Have the ability to interpret technical detailed manuals undertake fault diagnosis and solving of maintenance problems.
Communicate technical knowledge to others particularly in the safe use of fixed woodworking machinery and other portable power tools, cement mixers and other maintenance equipment.
Use and operate the Estates CAFM computerised labour management system. Plan and prioritise own workload.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Diagnose, repair undertake fault finding and be conversant with specialist items of ironmongery and hardware, including locks digital locks and mortice locks, closers, door and floor springs, and window gear
- Undertake Building Planned Preventative Maintenance to include statutory fire door and window checks, and other patient related items bed side lockers etc.
- Understand fully the inter-relationship between all trades, both building and engineering.
To undertake training as necessary to ensure that the knowledge and skills base is maintained and developed to meet the requirements of current and future engineering services and changes in legislation.
Carry out work in accordance with current legislation, codes of practice and best practice guidance
Financial management – assist in the management of the estates revenue and capital budgets in line with delegated authorisation limits and in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures.
To be able to work overtime at short notice if available to do so, depending on the needs of the Trust.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant working experience in the Building Environment
- Experience of working within a large industrial commercial environment
- Sound Knowledge of the standard and specialist aspects of carpentry and joinery / painting and building
- Demonstrate ability to sustain initiative and direction under difficult circumstances
Desirable
- At least 2 years’ experience in a large complex organisation
- Acute or Non-Acute Hospital Environment
- A thorough understanding of Healthcare Building environment
- A thorough working knowledge of Statutory, Mandatory and best practice guidance / regulations
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and ability to carry out risk assessments of sites and audits of services
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to job with enthusiasm and vigor
- Be flexible with working hours when incidents occur that could have impact on service delivery
Other Requirments
Essential
- Must have a driving licence and be able to travel between sites at short notice
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Trade Apprenticeship in Carpentry or Building or Painting
- City & Guilds Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry / Joinery/Painting or Building or equivalent relevant experience
- Safe in the Use of Woodwork Machines and Construction tools
Desirable
- Higher level qualification in Carpentry/Joinery/Painting and or Building
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- Must be able to use own initiative without direct supervision
- Must be able to multitask and deal with frequent interruptions when carrying out complex tasks
- Must have excellent attention to detail with a high level of precision and accuracy
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Planning and Organisational skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage difficult situations and prioritise workloads.
- Ability to forward plan and delegate tasks and have the confidence to do so.
Communication and relationshio skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability and confidence to liaise with all services and trades
- Ability to handle sensitive information in line with confidentiality
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills at all levels internally and externally
Desirable
- Be Able to deal with complaints and queries in a professional and informative manner
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviors consistent with Trusts Values And Behaviours
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This advert is for Craftsperson - Painter/Carpenter/Builder with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in Glenfield Hospital. It is listed as a Band 4 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Aug 2026.
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