Job Description

Maintenance Technician Carpenter - Building (On Call)

HOURS: 37.5 per week

PAY: 31,049.00 - 37,796.00 + on call allowance + an additional Recruitment & Retention Payment of 15% of Basic salary applicable to position (to be reviewed in July 2027))

LOCATION: St Georges Hospital, Stafford

REPORTS TO: Maintenance and Minor Works Supervisor

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

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JOB PURPOSE

A fully skilled maintenance craftsperson to undertake core building/decorating/carpenter joiner and general building craft duties and associated works for the Trust and its outside partner customers. Also undertake non-core multi skilled duties in line with training and competency requirements. Maintains building services and equipment at a range of properties consisting of Hospitals, GP surgeries, Health Centres, Resource Centres, Offices etc.

Main duties of the job include;

1. Undertake a range of building/decorating/carpenter joiner and general building craft duties, work procedures for installation, testing and validation, repair and routine maintenance of new, refurbished and existing equipment or fabric whilst at all times observing all relevant Health and Safety guidelines and regulations.

2. Undertake inspection, maintenance and repair on fire doors and other specialist door sets/equipment such as access control locks, anti-barricade doors, anti-ligature ironmongery and anti-ligature/anti-vandal windows for which some additional training will be provided.

3. Undertake other multi skilling duties where skills, abilities and competence/training are appropriate for such and has been approved by supervisors such as but not limited to - fire compartmentation inspections, Asbestos check/inspection, unblocking drains etc.

4. Undertake appointed Competent Person (CP) roles after appointment by the trusts Authorised Person (AP) as required and in accordance with HTM's for which additional training will be provided.

5. Install, maintain, fault find, test and validate and problem solve complex equipment/systems/plant in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, relevant H&S regulations, Approved Codes of Practice (ACOP's), Hospital Technical Memorandums (HTM's) British Standards etc. and in the most efficient manner

6. Interpret and work from electronic drawings, specifications, risk assessments, method statements, permits to work, work orders etc. using both paper and computer based systems.

7. Carry out specialist inspections, complex maintenance and servicing where training has been given and competencies or certification allow.

8. Ensure accuracy of plant, tools, equipment and materials where appropriate and use/apply in accordance with legislation, physical skills, Health and Safety and manufacturer instructions

9. Ensure installation, repair and maintenance of the Trusts and external customer physical assets are undertaken in the most efficient manner and ensures best value

10. Exchange routine/complex information where appropriate and offer feedback where required

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Achieved accreditation through a 4 year training course in relevant field or be able to demonstrate proven practical knowledge through experience

Possess relevant qualification i.e. City & Guilds, NVQ 3 or other equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline or be able to demonstrate proven practical knowledge through experience

Experience of working in a similar role or discipline

Ability to travel between sites

EXPERIENCE

An appreciation of technological advances in the field of Estates

Awareness of Health and Safety issues applicable to role

Current driving licence

Experience and ability to undertake a wide range of related trade maintenance installation and repairs

Experience of activities within the property maintenance field

Experience of activities within the property maintenance field

Experience, understanding and appreciation of other trades performed within Estates

Understanding an appreciation of risk assessments applicable to the role

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Communicate appropriately with others at work

An appreciation of technological advances in the field of Estates

Awareness of Health and Safety issues applicable to role

Understanding an appreciation of risk assessments applicable to the role

Listen to, understand and follow lengthy or multistep instructions and narratives on a range of topics and in a range of contexts

To learn more about this varied and interesting role please email facilitiesandestatesrecruitment@mpft.nhs.uk for the full job description and person specification.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,049.00-37,796.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Stafford ST16 3SR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

NHS: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification (preferred) Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person