Job Introduction
Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.
- 40 Hours a Week / Any 5 days out of 7 / 08:00 - 16:00
- £16.95 per hour
- Uniform Provided / Access to Blue Light Card / Sodexo Benefits
- 20 Days Holiday per year + Bank Holidays
- Location is Royal Stoke Hospital
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Job Introduction
Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.
As Building Craftsperson - Joiner at Sodexo, we're looking for someone who keeps things running smoothly-the one who knows how to solve problems, offer expert advice, and ensure the hospital estate operates at its best. As aFacilities Specialistat Royal Stoke Hospital, you'll be the go-to expert for technical support and maintenance across equipment, building systems, and utility services.
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
What You’ll Do:
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on building fabric, including doors, windows, walls, floors and ceilings.
- Inspect, maintain and repair fire doors and passive fire protection systems, ensuring compliance with relevant safety standards.
- Respond to reactive maintenance issues, completing repairs to walls, ceilings, flooring, fixtures and fittings.
- Undertake minor construction and joinery projects, including the installation of shelves, cupboards, locks and security equipment.
- Maintain and repair ironmongery, door closers, locks, access control systems and other building components.
- Work safely and in line with health and safety procedures, including risk assessments, PPE requirements and working at height regulations.
- Support clinical and non-clinical environments by installing and adapting fixtures, fittings and specialist equipment as required.
- Accurately record completed work using CAFM systems, while working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver maintenance activities within agreed timescales.
What You Bring:
- Professional, reliable and conscientious with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Confident, self-motivated individual with the ability to assess situations and adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong problem-solving skills, using a logical approach to diagnose and resolve issues effectively.
- Able to work calmly under pressure, prioritising urgent tasks and responding appropriately to operational needs.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation, safe systems of work, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
- Strong communication, interpersonal and report-writing skills, with a good level of computer literacy.
- Relevant maintenance or engineering experience, ideally supported by a recognised apprenticeship, NVQ Level 2/3, or equivalent trade qualification.
- Desirable experience and certifications include PASMA, IPAF, Fire Door Inspection/Maintenance, fire compartmentation and passive fire protection, with experience working in healthcare or other occupied environments.
What we offer:
Working at Sodexo isn't just a job - it's a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:
- Mental health and wellbeing resources
- Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
- Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
- Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
- Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
- Retirement savings plan and life insurance
- Full training and protective uniform provided.
- Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
- Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
- Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
- Competitive pay
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications - so don't wait!
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We're a Disability Confident Leader employer.We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Clickhereto read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
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