Maintenance Crafts Operative Building & Joinery

For questions about this job, contact:

Terry Robinson
Estates Manager
terry.robinson2@nhs.net
0113 3926680

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Joiner to join our Estates Maintenance Team, primarily based at Leeds General Infirmary, although you may also be asked to work across other Trust sites including St James's University Hospital, Chapel Allerton Hospital and Seacroft Hospital. This is a 6 month Fixed Term full-time position (37.5 hours per week) offering the opportunity to work flexibly within a supportive team environment whilst helping to maintain a safe, functional and welcoming environment for patients, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will be apprentice trained and qualified to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), with experience in carrying out a wide range of joinery maintenance, repair and installation works. Duties will include the manufacture, maintenance and repair of structural and fabric elements across the Trust's estate, using a variety of woodworking machinery and techniques. We are looking for someone with strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Why you should join our Team

The Estates Team plays a crucial role in supporting patient care across Leeds Teaching Hospitals by maintaining safe, compliant and functional hospital environments. Working across a range of sites, the team delivers planned and reactive maintenance to ensure clinical services can operate safely and effectively.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a skilled and supportive team that takes pride in delivering high-quality services. We offer varied and rewarding work, opportunities to develop your skills, and the chance to work in an environment where your contribution genuinely matters.

What you will bring to the role

If successful you will become an important part of our maintenance team, the direct team that you will work in consists of x4 Joiners, x6 Maintenance Assistants and a floor layer however there are also other trades/colleagues that you will be expected to work alongside including painters, plasterers, bricklayers, gardeners, electricians, plumbers, engineers etc.as well as contractors and specialist.

Daily tasks vary from newer installs and planned works such as manufacturing and fitting doors and windows, fitting new locks, installing new kitchens and worktops. Along with these jobs there are also the more reactive works, which range from repairing doors and ironmongery such as locks, handles, door closers etc. repairing or fitting drugs cupboards and normal cupboards, repairing flooring, repairing/refitting ceilings and installing new fixtures and fittings. We have certain building elements that require periodical PPM checks which is also be part of the role. All work is expected to be to a good standard and compliant with relevant legislation & policies etc. There will be times when you are expected to liaise with clinical staff and Estates Officers or members of the management team.

The above does involve an element of physical work such as moving and handling heavy loads such as doors and other building materials along with working at heights and occasionally in cramped spaces. You will also be required to be mobile enough to walk from job to job.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are....

• Kind in how we treat patients, colleagues, and visitors.
• Open and Honest in our communication and decision-making.
• Responsible for our actions, resources, and the care we provide.
• One Team working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes.

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities

• People - supporting and developing our staff and creating an inclusive workplace.
• Improvement and Innovation - continuously improving services and embracing new ways of working.
• Partnerships - working collaboratively with patients, communities, and partner organisations.
• Outcomes - delivering high-quality care and achieving the best possible results for patients.

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.