Overview
Carpenter
The closing date is 05 October 2025.
We are looking to recruit a skilled tradesperson / Carpenter with a friendly and positive "can do" attitude.
You will attend to carpentry repairs and PPM duties.
You will have the skills and expertise to identify problems and fix issues within the NHS and Trust owned or run properties in the surrounding area.
You will carry out varied carpentry duties to a competent standard, work in a team or undertake standalone tasks, and focus on delivering a quality finish to meet customers' high expectations.
You will conduct work in accordance with current legislation, British Standards, codes of practice, safe systems of work and recognised industry standards to minimise damage to the fabric of the property and to create minimal disruptions to patients and visitors.
Our core values are Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent, and staff should uphold these values.
Main duties of the job
A Carpenter/Joiner will perform work appropriate to their core specialist skills and level of qualification.
Carry out routine and non-routine, non-complex and complex repairs and routine planned maintenance activities as directed by management.
Ensure compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
Taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.
Carry out additional work involving glazing, locksmithing, scaffolding and wood machinery as required.
Use complex carpentry equipment and machinery in accordance with all legislative and statutory guidance.
Carry out new work, installation and refurbishment throughout the Trust.
Carry out glazing repairs as required.
Carry out installation and repairs to metal and fibre ceilings.
Communicate with ward managers, department managers, patients, visitors and other Trust staff.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge.
With over 13,000 staff and over 1,100 beds, the Trust focuses on quality service for patients, staff and partners.
CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care.
The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local population and specialist services regionally, nationally and internationally.
The Trust is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa.
If you are a Student visa holder, you will not be offered a full-time permanent contract unless you have:
applied for a Graduate visa
or you have completed your course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date
As per Home Office guidelines, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough-based roles, applicants at risk of redundancy will be prioritised.
Interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 5 October 2025.
Interviews are due to be held on 14 October 2025.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we offer development opportunities and a wide range of advantages, including on-site leisure facilities, a shopping concourse and day nurseries.
Benefits also include reduced-cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from the Cambridge site, free Park and Ride journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites, free travel to Cambridge train station and hospitals, and subsidised on-site parking for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 at reduced cost.
We have created colleague spaces including a staff caf with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outdoor area to support good working days.
CUH is committed to helping employees achieve a good work-life balance with flexible arrangements where possible, including part-time work, job-share, term-time working and flexible start/finish times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
City and Guilds Craft Certificate
Apprenticeship or other recognised and approved training
City and Guilds Advanced Craft
Experience
Experience of maintenance carpentry
Experience of working in a similar environment
Knowledge
Good all-round trade knowledge
Fire protection experience, specifically fire door maintenance and repair
Skills
Good craft skills
Good front-of-house skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Additional Requirements
Ability to understand and behave according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent toward patients, visitors and colleagues
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be sought from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata plus £5,000 RRP pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Not specified
Reference number
180-B-253124
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