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Maintenance Craftsperson Higher Level - Joiner

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level

AI generated summary

  • You should be a qualified joiner/carpenter with experience, self-motivated, good communicator, and willing to assist other trades in a flexible role at Furness General Hospital.
  • You will complete joinery and building maintenance tasks, repair fire doors, assist other trades, and ensure safety in acute and community NHS properties while communicating effectively.

Requirements

  • - You should be experienced, time served, and suitably qualified in joinery/carpentry, ideally on a commercial/industrial level.
  • - The successful candidate must be able to self-motivate, work relatively unsupervised, and be a good communicator on all levels.
  • - Flexible working will be required where you will assist other trades and undertake other tasks to maintain the building services.
  • - A healthcare, commercial, or industrial background would be advantageous but not essential - as specific training will be provided.
  • - This post is based at Furness General Hospital in Barrow in Furness.

Responsibilities

  • -Working under the Building Team Leader
  • -Embarking on a challenging adventure
  • -Safely and efficiently completing tasks with patient and staff safety as the focus
  • -Carrying out general joinery and building finishes maintenance within acute and community NHS properties
  • -Repairing fire doors and fire compartmentation
  • -Self-motivating and working relatively unsupervised
  • -Being a good communicator on all levels
  • -Flexibly assisting other trades and undertaking additional tasks to maintain building services

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Maintenance Craftsperson Higher Level - Joiner position?

Candidates should be experienced, time served, and suitably qualified in joinery/carpentry, ideally on a commercial/industrial level.

Will training be provided for this role?

Yes, specific training will be provided, especially for those without a healthcare, commercial, or industrial background.

What types of maintenance tasks will the successful candidate be responsible for?

The candidate will be responsible for general joinery and building finishes maintenance, including fire door and fire compartmentation repair.

Is working as part of a team mandatory for this position?

Yes, the successful candidate will be required to work both as part of a team and individually.

Who will the successful candidate report to?

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Building Team Leader.

Where is this position located?

This position is based at Furness General Hospital in Barrow in Furness.

What is the focus of the role?

The focus of the role is on safely and efficiently maintaining patient and staff safety while completing various tasks.

Is previous experience in healthcare maintenance necessary?

Previous experience in healthcare maintenance is advantageous but not essential, as training will be offered.

What are the working hours like for this position?

Flexible working hours will be required as candidates may need to assist other trades and undertake various maintenance tasks.

How can I contact for further details or to arrange an informal visit?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Chris Foden, the Building Team Leader, via email at chris.foden@mbht.nhs.uk or by phone at 01229 431149.

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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the Morecambe Bay area, including acute, elective, and emergency care. Their ultimate mission is to provide outstanding, compassionate care to improve the health and well-being of their community. Their purpose is to ensure high-quality treatment and support, promote health and wellness, and continuously enhance patient experiences through excellence in clinical practice and innovation.