Carpenter 

Location: Dorchester 

Parking: Not Specified 

Job Type: Temporary 

Duration of booking: Expected to last up to 3 months, possible longer

Proposed start date: ASAP

Sector: Healthcare 

Base: Hospital

Band: 4

Pay Rates: 

£11.20 - £12.30 paye per hour

£12.50 - £13.80 paye inclusive of holiday pay per hour

£14.20 - £15.70 umbrella per hour

All of the rates are depending on skill and experience 

Working Days and Hours: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday 

Remote working option: Not an Option 

Travelling for work purposes: Not Specified 

Job Summary 

To carry out maintenance works on internal and external fabric of the Trust Estate and where necessary assist in the allocation and supervision of others work. To be responsible for cooperating with and advising a multi-disciplined workforce on suitable methods and techniques and resources, undertaking work associated with all building fabric and equipment within the Trust’s Establishments. Assist and deputise for the Lead Carpenter in providing technical support to estates staff and contractors on issues that are complex and non-routine including the regulatory compliance of fire doors as part of a maintenance programme. Follow departmental and Trusts operating policies and procedures guided by building and H & S regulations when undertaking this role and works closely with the Estates Officer but also independently without regular supervision. The Post holder will follow departmental and Trusts operating policies and procedures when undertaking this role and work independently without regular supervision, reporting to the Lead Carpenter and Fabric Team Supervisor.

Duties

• To assist patients during incidental contact.
• To assist in the development implementation of new and revised policies and service
• To monitor budgets associated with the repair and maintenance of physical assets.
• Supervise the work of other carpenters and tradespeople ensuring works are carried out in accordance with appropriate standards and guidance.
• To assist with the training of new staff as directed.
• Maintain documents, records and drawings, enter data associated with work responsibilities, process job requests via the Estates electronic request system.
• Carry out surveys, create and maintain records, reports and other documents as necessary to support maintenance of the built environment for which responsible.
• To accurately use highly developed physical skills in the use of fine tools, materials and equipment.
• Taking account of H & S and current legislation undertake fault diagnosis, interprets technical information, formulates technical solutions to improve efficiency and performance.
• To plan, prioritise a number of complex activities or programmes, liaising with user, contractors and specialist agencies together with adjustment of staffing levels.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience 

• Apprenticeship served or equivalent experience
• City and Guilds/NVQ3 or equivalent experience
• Specialised Courses incl Fire Door Installation/Maintenance, Locksmith or equivalent experience
• Recent and significant post qualification experience, preferably within a healthcare environment.
• Experience of cross team working
• Regulatory Compliance
• Appointed competent person in an HTM discipline

Questions

Do you have experience working as a Carpenter in the NHS or healthcare environment?

Do you have experience working as a Carpenter?

Do you have experience in fitting fire doors installation?

Do hold a city and guilds in Carpentry? 

Do you meet the criteria above and available to start immediately?