FRA CarpenterNHS
Job summary
Dorset Healthcare Estates and Facilities Directorate are seeking to appoint a conscientious and self-motivated Fra Carpenter, to our delivery team based at our office and workshop facilities in Wareham.
As a Fra Carpenter, you will deliver pre-planned maintenance, fire safety and quality repair services to a variety of Trust premises which include Hospitals, Health Centre's, Mental Health In-Patient Units and Administrative Buildings, across Dorset.
Under the management of the Estates Building Officer, the Fra Carpenter will work alongside colleagues in the electrical and mechanical delivery teams, as well as facility managers and clinical staff across all sites in Dorset.
A programme of development training and mentoring is in place to assist with your appointment in these roles and giving you the opportunity to progress to more senior roles.
Recruitment and Retention Premium £3500 is available, as well NHS Pension, 27 days leave plus Bank Holidays, and over-time paid at premium rates, 4.5% is paid for on call.
UK driving licence is essential and a tracked vehicle (business use and commuting only) and work wear will be provided. The role will require inclusion in the Estates 24hr on-call service covering all of Dorset
Main duties of the job
- Carry out specialist fire safety carpentry work, including installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of fire doors, frames, and associated components to meet current legislation and British Standards. Undertake fire stopping works, sealing gaps and penetrations to maintain fire compartmentation and ensure building safety compliance.
- Deliver a high-quality planned and reactive maintenance service across the Trust's estate, ensuring minimal disruption to clinical and operational services
- Complete a wide range ofgeneral carpentry and maintenance tasks, including repairs to doors, windows, flooring, roofing, and other building elements.
- Maintain accuratecompliance records and documentation, including use of mobile systems and certification requirements.
- Work collaboratively withEstates staff, ward teams, and external contractors to support safe and effective service delivery.
- Plan and prioritise own workload, responding promptly to urgent repairs and participating in an on-call rota when required.
Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Job description
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
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About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.