Building Craft Operative
Job overview
Dorset Healthcare Estates and Facilities Directorate are seeking to appoint a conscientious and self-motivated Building Craft Operative, to our delivery team based at our office and workshop facilities in Wareham.
As a Building Craft Operative, you will deliver pre-planned maintenance 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 Assistant Estates Officer, the Building Craft Operative 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 £2600 is available, as well NHS Pension, 27 days leave plus Bank Holidays, and over-time paid at premium rates.
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.
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
Main duties of the job
On a daily basis carry out multi skilled building tasks that could include carpentry, painting, window repairs, lock repairs, artexing, glazing, bricklaying, plastering, tiling, roofing, road marking, clearing blocked sewers, drains, gutters and down pipes in any Trust premises and be exposed to occupational hazards pertaining from these elements.
To deliver a building maintenance service:
- as part of an effective Estates service to all customer organisations.;
- based upon planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules that are founded upon best practice;
- that is responsive and efficient in line with agreed and negotiated standards of access and prioritisation;
- providing the necessary technical back up to other trades staff as required.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Working for our organisation
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 almost 800,000 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 be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support.If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact [email protected]
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria- Completed a relevant recognised building craft apprenticeship or significant equivalent experience.
- Building experience in a maintenance or service environment
- Experience in a healthcare maintenance or equivalent service in a healthcare environment.
Training
Essential criteria- Relevant construction courses
- Asbestos awareness
- Other industry courses
Personallity
Essential criteria- Ability to adapt plans to suit a continually changing environment
- Ability to follow a clear instruction and feedback to staff at all levels and disciplines.
- Ability to work on own initiative and without supervision
- Problem solving skills and flexibility to ensure an efficient service
- Ability to work as part of a team and relate well, encompassing the views of others
- Ability to be innovative, creative and resourceful in practice
Good standard of general education
Essential criteria- Good standard of general education
- Must be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of key skills
- Basic IT skills
At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.
What working for us will provide:
- 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
- Excellent NHS pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing services
- Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
- Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
- Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
- Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust
- Relocation costs where applicable
- Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
- NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
Visit our careers website to learn more about our culture, staff stories, benefits, development programmes and opportunities.
What you need to do:
Before applying for this post, please do ensure that you have read the job description and person specification requirements. If you think you have everything we're looking for, then we'd love to hear from you, alternatively if you would like more information about the role please do not hesitate to contact us.
Regrettably, we are not able to offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you attempt to apply for a role that we do not offer sponsorship for, you will receive notification of this at the time of starting your application and you will not be able to proceed.At this point, we wish to thank you for your interest in working for us and apologise we cannot take your application any further.
Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Further guidance can be found on the gov.uk website. It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form.Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)