Description and requirements
Skanska, one of the world’s largest development and construction companies, dates back 135 years and had a 2021 revenue of around £12.5 billion. We have 3,300 experts in the UK alone, could joining us be your next career move?
We are looking for a Carpenter to join our Building Services team on-site at Royal London Hospital.
The Purpose of the role will be to carry out fabric (including fixtures and fittings), maintenance reactive tasks and small works to a high standard. To ensure the fabric of the buildings provides a safe environment for patient’s, public and staff and to maintain contractual compliance.
This will include general painting, joinery, flooring and other fabric tasks to a high standard.
You’ll:
1. Support the Estates Management in the provision of a 24hr maintenance Service within the LRH.
2. To carry out general decoration including:-To prepare all existing surfaces for decoration.To carry out jointing to stud walling, erection of dry walls, to hang all types of wallpaper and apply all types of paints and varnishes to a variety of surfaces.To carry out glazing works and tile bathrooms and showers, kitchens etc.To carry out demolition work and site clearance.To erect suspended ceilings.To paint finished stud walling, including priming of surfaces
3. To carry out general joiner work including:-machining of timber and fabrication of new joineryCarry out repairs to ironmongery, blinds, door furniture and glazingPrepared to erect and dismantle own scaffolding after trainingVarnishing new joinery where necessaryKey cuttingCut and construct metal framing systems.
4. Carry out repairs to all types of floor finishes. Vinyl sheet and tiles, carpet, ceramic tiles
5. Carry out repairs to brickwork, plaster and tiles (floor)
6. To work with associated building trades as required.
7. To work safely with heavy equipment, work at heights and within confined spaces.
8. To specify stores and equipment required for the task in hand.
9. To assist with minor plumbing works on sanitary ware and foul drainage.
We’re looking for:
Essential
10. A recognised fabric specific apprenticeship with a minimum of City & Guilds Craft certificate or equivalent ie. A base level of theoretical knowledge
11. Minimum of 2 years relevant trade experience
12. Knowledge of range of procedures for building and repair
13. Good knowledge of H&S Legislation
Desirable
14. Experience of building maintenance fabric
15. Experience of working in a hospital environment
16. Experience of lone working
17. Knowledge of hospital specifics (HTM’s)
18. Knowledge of Health Building Notifications (HBN)
All employees will engage in and support Skanska to create a culture of customer service and care via the IFE programme for both internal and external customers and partners and to liaise with other departments regarding maintenance issues if required.