Job Description

Job Title:

Joiner

Reference:

1148081

Hours:

37.5

Pay Grade:

AfC Band 5 (31,049 - 37,796)

Closing date: 01 December 2025

(please note, if we receive a high volume of applications, this advert may close early)

Interview date: week commencing 08 December 2025

(please note, interviews will include a practical assessment)



We have an exciting opportunity for a

Joiner to join our team on a

full time, permanent basis

. This position is well-suited to an enthusiastic, hard working person who is looking to

gain experience in a hospital environment.

Job Role:

To undertake essential reactive, and emergency repair work, alterations and general maintenance to the building infrastructure using specialist knowledge of Joinery and of other construction trades. To liaise with the Estates Officer Building and or other Estates managers regarding Joinery & building defects, repairs, maintenance, and to request the supply of appropriate materials. Inspect all fire doors, panic bars, floor springs and door closers (including SELV electrical door furniture) and other items under the planned preventive maintenance system and complete related legal paperwork in a timely manner to specific statutory national guidance and agreed timeframes. Bespoke production of office furniture, cupboards, kitchen units and clinical worktops to a high standard. Provide technical support to other members of the estates department. Liaise and work in partnership with other estates staff, contractors, where work requires multi-person / multi-trade input and any other duties identified by the Estates Management Team. Use specialist maintenance knowledge to plan and organise work with / without supervision to accomplish set tasks. Responsibility to alert Estates department supervisors / managers to safety and quality standards of building components during installation audits and planned preventative maintenance inspections. There is a requirement to join the on call Rota for out of hours emergencies which provides support to the Hospital 24 hours, 7 days a week outside of normal working hours.

The Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a team player and have experience in working in a joinery environment. This role is subject to

Standard

DBS disclosure.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

Relevant qualification (City and Guilds craft certificate in Joinery or NVQ Level 2/ 3/ 4 in Joinery) Detailed knowledge of general Joinery and ironmongery practice for maintenance and new installations Possession of a current U.K. driving license for manual transmission vehicles, to be inclusive of category B & E vehicles Experience in working within an NHS maintenance, or similar maintenance organisation / company The ability and enthusiasm to learn new techniques / skills, and attend additional training as identified by the Trust Ability to work as part of a team, and own initiative

For full details regarding this role please view the job description and person specification.

You will be required to submit a copy of your CV.

.


Please note, due to a high volume of applications, we are only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for interview


We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with a disability and commit to interview these candidates if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role - just tell us when applying.


To ensure you have the best experience with us, please let us know if we can make any adjustments to our application or interview process and feel free to note in your application which pronouns you use.


If you have any queries please contact the People and Culture team via email at: recruitmentifm@boltonft.nhs.uk

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK, for more information please visit

https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa


Integrated Facilities Management (iFM) Bolton Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. We provide facilities management services at the Royal Bolton Hospital and the surrounding community health centres. Most inpatients will come into contact with iFM Bolton staff during their stay through our various services.


Our company is one built with local people at the heart of everything we do. Our services ensure the smooth running of the health care services within the community of Bolton. Our colleagues are dedicated professionals who share a passion to provide the best service possible. If you want to work for a company that makes a difference, supports the local community and is the backbone of vital services within healthcare, then look no further.

Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd

Royal Bolton Hospital,

Minerva Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0JR