Position Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Building Craftsperson to work at Wansbeck General Hospital. The successful candidate will work alongside the team to maintain the main hospital site and community hospitals in Blyth, Alnwick, Berwick and Rothbury. The role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and includes participation in the emergency maintenance on‑call rota.
Responsibilities
* Day‑to‑day operations and maintenance of all building fabric within the Trust and non‑Trust properties, including installation work.
* Participate in the Estates on‑call rota and undertake essential out‑of‑hours duties as directed.
* Provide skilled joinery provision for the Estates Department to all client departments and business units.
* Organise and prioritise own workload, working unsupervised when required.
* Role‑model compassionate and inclusive leadership, engaging, enabling and empowering others, using coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement, and facilitating team working across organisational boundaries.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Significant experience in building services and facilities maintenance.
* Ability to handle conflicting priorities, work under pressure, and prioritize tasks independently.
* Computer literate with strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Good interpersonal skills, enabling effective communication with both technical and non‑technical personnel within and beyond the organisation.
* A fit and proper person to meet statutory checks as required by the Trust.
EEO Statement
We recognise the positive value of diversity and inclusion and are committed to a workforce that is diverse, equal and inclusive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBT+ and disabled applicants. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Benefits
* Competitive rates of pay, with enhanced rates for evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
* Up to 33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays per year and generous maternity and paternity leave provisions.
* Full NHS Pension Scheme.
* Career development opportunities, staff benefits including car lease, home electronics, cycle‑to‑work, and priority access to vaccinations and physiotherapy.
* Flexible working options to support work‑life balance.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust holds a sponsor licence. Applicants who meet UKVI eligibility will be considered for Skilled Worker visas. All successful applicants will pay for their own DBS certification, with the cost deducted from their first monthly pay.
Contract Details
Position: Building Craftsperson – Band 4 Location: Wansbeck General Hospital (plus community sites) - Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Remuneration: NHS Agenda for Change terms plus enhanced rates for unsuitable hours.
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