Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Maintenance Craftsperson's building joinery bias to join our multi-disciplined Estates Team.
The Estates Department is responsible for the repair, maintenance and management of all Building and Engineering Services within the Trust.
The post holders will have completed a recognised Building Bias apprenticeship, completed a joinery NVQ level 3, have a Building Bias background and will be responsible for the provision of building maintenance services primarily for the Trust owned buildings within the Durham locality of the Trust.
Although primarily based at Lanchester Road Hospital with the possibility at working other Trust sites in Teesside.
Main duties of the job
To provide an efficient and cost-effective maintenance and repair service to all properties owned or leased by the Trust.
Carry out installation and improvement works across all contracted sites, in accordance with organisational standards and national legislation.
To undertake skilled, semi-skilled tasks and those outside of core skills (within the competence of the post holder) to meet service needs as required.
To assist other trades and contractors, in accordance with service need.
To ensure that work is undertaken at all times in accordance with Health and Safety requirements to ensure the environment remains safe for patients, staff, and visitors to the Trust.
Participates in the Estates out of hours on-call service.
To show commitment to and participate in quality improvement activities.
To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities. Promote all times a positive image of the Estates Department.
Whilst on-call the post holder is required to demonstrate a high degree of cross trade flexibility beyond the boundaries of their core skills including electrical and building maintenance works supported with in-house training. These works could include electricalisolations and building work to make safe and works under extreme conditions such as gritting and snow clearing.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Details
Date posted
09 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-EF-123-25-A
Job locations
Lanchester Road Hospital
Estates Department - Lanchester Road
Durham
DH1 5RD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
If you have any question or would like to speak with our team please contact -
John Coad - Building Estates Officer
Email -
Tel - 07810881375
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Successful completion of recognised Joinery apprenticeship
2. NVQ Level 3 in Joinery and carpentry or equivalent qualification.
3. Numeracy and Literacy to level 2
Skills & Experience
Essential
4. Understanding of associated trades and relationships.
5. Will participate in the on-call rota as required.
6. Able to manage time and prioritise effectively
7. Able to demonstrate thoroughness and attention to detail.
8. Able to work in confined spaces.
9. Experience in planned preventative maintenance systems
10. Ability to problem solve using innovative approaches
11. Able to demonstrate a comprehensive range of skills relevant to the role to a consistently high standard
Desirable
12. Experience working in an NHS environment.
13. Multi-skilled Building experience.
14. Significant post- apprenticeship experience in an Building Discipline.
Knowledge
Essential
15. Working knowledge of building systems within large complex properties.
16. Comprehensive knowledge of building plant and equipment including boilers and diesel engines.
17. Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
18. Working knowledge of British Industry Standards and ACOPs relevant to the trade.
Desirable
19. Knowledge of building management systems.