Joiner - #1760884

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Ulster, is currently looking to recruit x 2 Joiners for up to 6 month contracts on a rate of £15.33 - £19.09/hour PAYE – working 37.5 hours per week. These roles will be based in Ulster. Please note a driving license and access to your own vehicle is essential to the role. 

 

Responsibilities:

 

- Carry out a wide range of planned and reactive building maintenance and installation tasks in a safe, effective and economic manner.

- Carry out unplanned maintenance task which may include diagnosing and repairing faults for items such as, but not limited to locking mechanisms for doors, ironmongery for doors (Handles, hinges, door closures, emergency release systems) and provide safe access to potential asbestos contaminated areas (above ceiling voids)

- Undertake planned maintenance checks for items such as, but not limited to building fabric and external ground condition surveys, fire compartment breaks, screens and doors and inspection of anti-ligature systems (e.g. windows, furniture, blinds, bedrails and bathroom fittings)

- Install and/or assemble items such as, but not limited to office furniture and accessories (Desks, notice boards, etc.), washroom accessories (Mirrors, grab rails, soap dispensers, etc.) and wall impact protection/ hygiene cladding (corridors, clean rooms / showers)

- Respond to urgent reactive maintenance jobs such as, but not limited to temporary repairs to damaged windows and doors, roof leaks to a variety of roof types/systems and rainwater systems and broken or faulty drug cupboard security locks

- Perform the role of ‘Competent Person’ in relation to a range of specialist systems and procedure as defined by the statutory legislation and Best Practice Guidance in work areas such as, but not limited to workshop Machinery and operation of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs)

- Carry a communication device e.g. pager/mobile phone, radio, tablet, etc

- Participate and use the organisation’s Time Management Software to record work activities

- Carry a allocated mobile device as part of the departments CAFM System for effective and efficient management of FM labour resource to enable optimisation of mobile live work scheduling and have the ability to use a range of computer-based systems and developing technologies for this purpose

- Participate and use the compliance management software to complete maintenance checks.

- Communicate technical issues to work colleagues and explain technical issues to other staff and patients

- Use equipment manuals to diagnose faults and maintain equipment

- Use drawings and manuals to diagnose faults and maintain plant and equipment

- Use appropriate personal protective equipment to carry out their duties

- Carryout minor mechanical and electrical repairs and safety checks

- Assist with the release of trapped passengers from lifts

- Undertake condition surveys and to carry out acceptance testing of new equipment and building installations

- Carry out his/her work in a diligent and timely manner

- Participate in a range of statutory/mandatory training and development activities to fulfil the needs of the post

- Supervise maintenance assistant checking and evaluating their work

- Work across all areas of the organisation, travelling in a supplied vehicle or his/her own transport

- Given the 24/7 nature of health and social care you will be required to participate in an on call service (additional remuneration applies)

- If and when required, you will be expected to work regular, planned or unplanned overtime or shift working – sometimes at short notice (additional remuneration applies)

- Will be expected to embrace the concepts of continuous improvement, collaborative team working and courteous and effective communication with colleagues, contractors, suppliers, patients, visitors and members of the public

- Will be expected to undertake other duties as deemed necessary by management

 

Essential Skills:

 

- Working knowledge and experience of carrying out joinery and building maintenance repairs

- Working knowledge and experience in the use of woodworking machinery and hand / power tools

- Working knowledge and experience of undertaking tasks of other engineering trade groups

- Must have completed a formal apprenticeship as a carpenter/joiner.

- In addition to his/her apprenticeship, the applicant must hold a relevant qualification at least at NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) together with a minimum of 3 years post apprenticeship experience (see above for definition of Experience*)

- Hold ‘Competent Person’ certified training in the following work areas, Workshop Machinery and Operation of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs)

- Candidates without training listed in item 3 only must complete within 12 months of appointment

- Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.

- Excellent communication skills to meet the needs of the post in full

- Ability to work accurately and produce work of a high standard under pressure and to strict deadlines

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs to the post in fully including out-of-hours emergency cover, bank holidays and/or weekend working

- Willing to undergo appropriate training if required

- Working knowledge of maintenance activities in a healthcare building environment

- Working knowledge and experience in the use of workshop machinery and hand/ power tools

- Working knowledge of electrical engineering building services

- Working knowledge and experience of undertaking tasks of other trade groups



Desirable Skills:



- An NI Access certificate is desirable but not essential. 

 

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch



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