Job summary
Employer heading
Joiner
NHS AfC: Band 4
Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
Job overview
Employed as a Joiner your duties will include assisting the Team, in the maintenance of the building stock within the Trust. You will ensure that all building work carried out meets the standards required by the Trust, legislation and customer expectation.
All work must be carried out with full consideration for patient and staff requirements within a sensitive and caring healthcare environment.
Closing Date - 12th August 2024
Shortlisting - 13th August 2024
Interview - TBC
Main duties of the job
• Carry out both new work and maintenance of the Trusts building stock
• Internal and external woodwork repairs and renewals to the building fabric, fixtures, and fittings.
• Fitting of proprietary units i.e. shelving, kitchen furniture, cupboards etc.
• The repair of all fixtures and fittings including locks and all builders’ ironmongery, door furniture, etc. including diagnosis of the cause of failure.
• Furniture repairs.
• PPM Works such as Fire Door Inspections
• All types of alteration work, e.g. construction of stud partition walls, fitting door frames, hanging doors etc.
• Identify hazards and ensure that all relevant Health and Safety procedures are adhered to at all times
• Be fully competent in the use of hand tools, power tools and equipment to carry out routine building maintenance work
• Ensure correct assessment of situations is carried out i.e. identifying hazards such as asbestos, and follow correct reporting procedure to escalate the issue
• Ensure that correct access and safety equipment is used at all times
• Ensure the correct use and application of medium breaking equipment
• Ensure the safe handling of heavy loads and building materials
• Be fully aware of all COSHH requirements with regards to the hazardous materials used e.g. cement etc.
Working for our organisation
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• Provide advice and guidance on relevant methods and techniques to Team Leader Estates Officer when agreeing new or maintenance of building stock
• Assist the Team Leader or Manager to carry out regular grounds and building stock inspections
• To Co-operate and assist relevant Local Authority Departments to ensure that all statutory and local requirements are met.
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ level3 or City & Guilds
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of other skills
- Fire Door Maintenance
Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Health and Safety
- Fire door Knowledge
- Apprentice trained
Desirable criteria
- Working in a healthcare setting
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Daniel Mulhall
- Job title
- Estates Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07568321607
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