Carpenter

at  NHS Professionals

YOU’LL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

· Qualified to NVQ2 / Equivalent or higher in Carpentry or Joinery
· Experience of working within a maintenance environment
· Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance
· Knowledge of fire door maintenance and fire compartmentalisation
· This role may require you to show evidence of vocational level 3 qualification or at least 2 years relevant experience.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This job is for a Carpenter who has a good general knowledge of commercial and domestic buildings. In your duties as a Carpenter there will be statutory checks in line with Approved Code of Practice (Building Regulations, HBN & HTM).
You will be expected to work on your own initiative as well as working within a team. You will need to possess knowledge of building structures and fabric as well as fire compartmentalisation and fire door maintenance including planned preventative maintenance (PPM). Applicants should be able to arrange their work, parts and materials and carry out tasks in a safe and tidy manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

· Carrying out maintenance repairs promptly upon request.
· Conducting daily property inspections and preventative maintenance checks, recording relevant readings and findings.
· Ensuring proper care of tools, materials and equipment.
· Assisting third-party contractors to support health and safety performance.
· Logging all jobs and planning/scheduling daily maintenance tasks for the team.
· Prioritizing maintenance tasks based on available resources and importance.
· Organizing and following up on quotes when applicable.
· Maintaining accurate records of work carried out at the hospital.