Job summary Are you a multi-skilled trades/handyperson looking for your next career move? If so, we would love to hear from you You will be a member of multi-skilled estates team with the primary role of optimising the quality and condition of our properties to ensure buildings are kept in a safe condition. You'll be maintaining a high level of quality across our sites, with expertise in the safe use of hand tools such as power drills, pliers, paper strippers and a variety of other tools used in plumbing and carpentry. With your excellent understanding of building mechanisms including electrical, plumbing, plant safety systems and equipment, you'll be providing first and immediate response to fault finding, whilst maximizing quality and cost effectiveness whilst ensuring prevention of major damage. If this sounds like you, come and join our friendly and supportive Estates Team to ensure our sites are clean, safe and well maintained for everyone. This role requires participation in a 24/7 on call rota currently 1 week in every 6. Overtime rates will be paid for call outs during this period in addition to an on-call allowance of 4.5% of your salary per annum/pro rata. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required. Main duties of the job Maintenance tasks on numerous inpatient & outpatient hospitals, wards & associated buildings / sites - with a customer focus. Health & safety considerations & compliance with all activities. Sympathetic & tactful towards inpatients & service users. Reactive maintenance tasks including building fabric, fixtures & fittings, basic carpentry, plumbing & basic electrical. Planned preventative maintenance tasks Priorities works & procurement of materials in collaboration with estates officer. Work in accordance with infection control standards. Drive a trust vehicle between sites to attend jobs. Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties About us Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Date posted 27 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year plus on call allowance of 4.5% per annum | pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 267-CS7094009 Job locations Warneford Hospital Warneford Lane Oxford OX3 7JX Job description Job responsibilities Understand and maintain electrical distribution, safe repair of electrical installation to legal requirements, for example replacing damaged sockets, plugs, lighting and fuses Carry out general repairs and reactive maintenance Complete PPMs Understand and maintain plumbing and drainage systems, for example repairs to WC systems, leaking taps or water testing and unblocking drains Carry out decorating and painting (internal and external) Maintain grounds and external fabrication of a building, such as drainage and guttering Record and report information accurately either internally or externally We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. Job description Job responsibilities Understand and maintain electrical distribution, safe repair of electrical installation to legal requirements, for example replacing damaged sockets, plugs, lighting and fuses Carry out general repairs and reactive maintenance Complete PPMs Understand and maintain plumbing and drainage systems, for example repairs to WC systems, leaking taps or water testing and unblocking drains Carry out decorating and painting (internal and external) Maintain grounds and external fabrication of a building, such as drainage and guttering Record and report information accurately either internally or externally We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. Person Specification Qualifications Essential level 3 vocational qualification in carpentry, plumbing or electrical and/or equivalent relevant experience carrying out maintenance in a hospital or construction environment Knowledge and Experience Essential Trained in the use of hardware tools and electrical equipment Basic building knowledge Carried out maintenance and repairs in properties/ construction or other environments Desirable Previous experience of working in an NHS environment Job Aptitude and Skills Essential Must be able to set and negotiate priorities and follow programme workload to meet deadlines. Communicates technical issues to maintenance staff/ explain technical issues to other staff. Ability to work safely with no on site supervision Person Specification Qualifications Essential level 3 vocational qualification in carpentry, plumbing or electrical and/or equivalent relevant experience carrying out maintenance in a hospital or construction environment Knowledge and Experience Essential Trained in the use of hardware tools and electrical equipment Basic building knowledge Carried out maintenance and repairs in properties/ construction or other environments Desirable Previous experience of working in an NHS environment Job Aptitude and Skills Essential Must be able to set and negotiate priorities and follow programme workload to meet deadlines. Communicates technical issues to maintenance staff/ explain technical issues to other staff. Ability to work safely with no on site supervision Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Warneford Hospital Warneford Lane Oxford OX3 7JX Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)