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Job Title: Handyperson/Joiner
Grade: Handyperson
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
Accountable to: Estates Manager
Job Summary:
This role involves carrying out a wide range of general maintenance tasks across the hospital estate. The Handyperson/Joiner will be part of a professional and proactive Estates Maintenance team, contributing to the upkeep and smooth operation of hospital facilities. The position requires flexibility, initiative, and a willingness to support colleagues across various maintenance disciplines.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a broad skill set that enables them to respond effectively to day-to-day maintenance needs. They will be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
This is a shift-based role, requiring participation in a 24/7, 365-day rotating shift pattern, averaging 38.5 hours per week. Reasonable overtime may be required. While the primary place of work will be either the Royal Victoria Hospital or Freeman Hospital in Newcastle, the post holder may occasionally be required to work at other sites, with reasonable notice provided.
Key Responsibilities:
The Handyperson/Joiner will undertake a variety of tasks within their skillset, including responding to maintenance requests, performing routine plant checks, and assisting with general cleaning duties. They will support other maintenance personnel when needed and ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with health and safety procedures. The role also involves maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities and plant history, and participating in out-of-hours on-call duties if required.
The post holder must be adaptable and ready to handle new situations as they arise, sharing knowledge with colleagues and undertaking any necessary training to maintain and enhance their skills.
General Expectations:
The Handyperson/Joiner is expected to uphold the standards and policies of the organisation at all times. They must be committed to continuous learning and development, ensuring their competencies remain current and relevant. This job description serves as a general guide to the role and may be subject to change following consultation with the post holder to reflect evolving service needs.
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
Since 1987, Mitie’s 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.
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