Job overview
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit an Estates Maintenance Carpenter to join the Estates Maintenance team at Hillingdon Hospital on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a large and complex acute hospital environment, supporting the delivery of safe, compliant and effective healthcare facilities through the provision of high-quality building fabric maintenance services.
The successful candidate will undertake a wide range of carpentry, joinery and general building fabric maintenance activities across clinical and non-clinical areas, helping to ensure the hospital estate remains operational, safe and fit for purpose. Working as part of a multidisciplinary Estates Maintenance workforce, the post holder will support reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), backlog maintenance and minor works activities across the Hillingdon Hospital site.
This fixed-term position has been created to support service delivery during a period of workforce transition and operational demand. Whilst initially offered as a 6-month fixed-term contract, there may be the opportunity for the contract to be extended or become permanent, subject to organisational requirements, funding and future establishment changes.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake reactive and planned carpentry, joinery and building fabric maintenance works across Hillingdon Hospital.
- Carry out repairs and maintenance to doors, fire doors, locks, ironmongery, partitions, ceilings, flooring, fixtures, fittings and associated building fabric assets.
- Respond to maintenance requests generated through the Estates Helpdesk and CAFM system within agreed response times.
- Diagnose building fabric defects and undertake appropriate repairs to maintain a safe and compliant environment.
- Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes and backlog maintenance reduction initiatives.
- Assist with minor works, refurbishment projects, office moves and accommodation alterations.
- Undertake fire door maintenance and associated repairs to support Trust fire safety compliance.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders and job completion information using Trust CAFM systems.
- Liaise professionally with clinical staff, patients, contractors and colleagues to deliver a customer-focused maintenance service.
- Work collaboratively with mechanical, electrical and other Estates Maintenance colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Estates Maintenance services and the overall resilience of the Trust estate.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Contract Type: Fixed Term (6 Months) Potential Future Opportunities: Contract extension and/or permanent appointment may be available subject to service requirements and organisational approval.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience undertaking carpentry, joinery or building fabric maintenance works
- Experience carrying out repairs within occupied buildings
- Experience working within a maintenance, construction or estates environment
- Experience undertaking planned and reactive maintenance activities
Desirable
- Experience of fire door maintenance and building fabric compliance activities
- Experience working within NHS or healthcare environments
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between Trust sites as required
- Willingness to support operational service delivery requirements
Desirable
- Full UK Driving Licence
Personal qualities
Essential
- Reliable and hardworking craftsperson
- Reliable and professional approach
- Strong commitment to safety and quality
- Positive and proactive attitude
- Flexible approach to operational requirements
- Commitment to continuous improvement
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- CNVQ Level 2 or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry, Joinery, Building Fabric Maintenance or equivalent recognised trade qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Health & Safety training (IOSH, CSCS or equivalent)
Skills, knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Good practical carpentry and joinery skills
- Ability to undertake building fabric repairs safely and effectively
- Knowledge of building maintenance techniques and materials
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and work instructions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication and organisational skills
Desirable
- Basic IT skills and ability to use CAFM systems
- Knowledge of fire door maintenance principles
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This advert is for Estates Maintenance Carpenter with The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Uxbridge, London, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £33,262 - £36,027 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (N/A). The application deadline is 24 Jul 2026.
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