Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Carpenter at Leicester Royal Infirmary to join University Hospitals of Leicester.
Please note the role will require the following qualifications - Recognised Trade Apprenticeship in Carpentry/Joinery or equivalent andCity& Guilds Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry/Joinery or equivalent experience/ qualification.
With more than 16,500 staff the University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) is one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
University Hospitals of Leicester isresponsible for delivering integrated healthcare for the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland region. We are highly passionate about the communities we serve and the people we employ, with ambitious and exciting plans for the future.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Estates Maintenance Craftsperson (Carpenter) is toprovide a comprehensive Healthcare maintenance service to allwards and departments within a multidisciplinary environment,ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.

• To carry out planned and reactive maintenance task to a highstandard that is commensurate with the skills and experience forthe role.
• The post holder will be reporting, on a day to day basis, to theEstates Supervisor and maintenance managers.

About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Details
Date posted
17 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
358-7456166-E&F
Job locations
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
Job description
Job responsibilities

• Undertake all Joinery works to all hospital property, internally and externally, to a high quality and acceptable craft standards and approved methods of working.
• 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 equipment.
• Undertake site inspection and surveys determine Plant, access, materials and tools requirements. Report any other defects.
• Use and operate the Estates CAFM computerised labour management system. Plan and prioritise own workload. Work within the scheme including completion of all works dockets noting amendments to work and feed back into the system accounting for a work times and monitoring of weekly hours worked on time sheet.
• Be conversant with and use all relevant fixed woodworking machinery within the joiners shop in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work act, PUWER Regulations 1998, Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005. COSHH Regulations 2002
• 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..

Job description
Job responsibilities

• Undertake all Joinery works to all hospital property, internally and externally, to a high quality and acceptable craft standards and approved methods of working.
• 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 equipment.
• Undertake site inspection and surveys determine Plant, access, materials and tools requirements. Report any other defects.
• Use and operate the Estates CAFM computerised labour management system. Plan and prioritise own workload. Work within the scheme including completion of all works dockets noting amendments to work and feed back into the system accounting for a work times and monitoring of weekly hours worked on time sheet.
• Be conversant with and use all relevant fixed woodworking machinery within the joiners shop in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work act, PUWER Regulations 1998, Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005. COSHH Regulations 2002
• 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..

Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential

• Recognised Trade Apprenticeship in Carpentry/Joinery.
• City& Guilds Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry/Joinery.
• Safety in the Use of Woodwork Machines

Desirable

• Higher level qualification in Carpentry/Joinery

Experience
Essential

• Extensive 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.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an Acute or Non-Acute Hospital Environment.
• A thorough understanding of Healthcare building environment.
• A through working knowledge 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.

Communication and relationship skills
Essential

• Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems.
• Good communication skills, for effective working relationships throughout the organisation
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Organised approach to work
• Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills.

Desirable

• Demonstrate negotiating skills, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills.

Skills
Essential

• Ability to cope with demanding and stressful scenarios.
• Flexible individual who can cope with new and changing demands
• Excellent attention to details
• Approachable and tactful
• Ability to work flexibly as needs arise

Desirable

• Responsive to learning new skills with further training.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential

• IT / PC skills to be able operate the various computer systems
• Ability to understand and interpret work plans and drawings.

Desirable

• Knowledge of specific planned maintenance software systems.

Planning and organisation skills
Essential

• Able to prioritise works and manage conflicting priorities.

Desirable

• Experience of work planning.

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

Other requirements specific to the role
Essential

• Has the ability to travel, as will be required to work at other sites.
• Ability to work out of hours, evenings, weekends and bank holidays as needs arises.

Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential

• Recognised Trade Apprenticeship in Carpentry/Joinery.
• City& Guilds Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry/Joinery.
• Safety in the Use of Woodwork Machines

Desirable

• Higher level qualification in Carpentry/Joinery

Experience
Essential

• Extensive 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.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an Acute or Non-Acute Hospital Environment.
• A thorough understanding of Healthcare building environment.
• A through working knowledge 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.

Communication and relationship skills
Essential

• Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems.
• Good communication skills, for effective working relationships throughout the organisation
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Organised approach to work
• Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills.

Desirable

• Demonstrate negotiating skills, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills.

Skills
Essential

• Ability to cope with demanding and stressful scenarios.
• Flexible individual who can cope with new and changing demands
• Excellent attention to details
• Approachable and tactful
• Ability to work flexibly as needs arise

Desirable

• Responsive to learning new skills with further training.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential

• IT / PC skills to be able operate the various computer systems
• Ability to understand and interpret work plans and drawings.

Desirable

• Knowledge of specific planned maintenance software systems.

Planning and organisation skills
Essential

• Able to prioritise works and manage conflicting priorities.

Desirable

• Experience of work planning.

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

Other requirements specific to the role
Essential

• Has the ability to travel, as will be required to work at other sites.
• Ability to work out of hours, evenings, weekends and bank holidays as needs arises.

Skills Required