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Sponsorship-friendly
Band 4
Full-time

Building & Carpentry Tradesperson

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustJames Paget University Hospital, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, NR31 6LA, United Kingdom£28,392 - £31,157Closes 05/10/2026

At a glance

Band
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Full-time
Posted
21/09/2026
Closes
05/10/2026

Sponsorship verdict

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Role summary

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Building & Carpentry Tradesperson to join their Estates & Planning Department. This full-time role involves maintaining the hospital's building structure and fabric, working as part of a multi-skilled team. The successful candidate will undertake various carpentry and building tasks, ensuring compliance with health and safety guidelines. They will also be required to work at different Trust sites within the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area.

Key responsibilities

  • Participate in the maintenance of the hospital's building structure and fabric.
  • Undertake a range of building and carpentry based tasks, including repair and routine maintenance.
  • Observe all relevant Health and Safety Guidelines and Regulations.
  • Work within an established maintenance team, undertaking overtime when required.
  • Undertake emergency situation repairs and work independently after gaining site experience.
  • Potentially perform maintenance tasks requiring competency in working at height and confined spaces.

Essential criteria

  • NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry and Joinery or equivalent
  • UK Driving Licence Cat B
  • Completion of a structured training program (Apprencticeship) in Carpentry & Joinery.

Desirable criteria

  • Asbestos Awareness
  • Experience of working in a maintenance service

Useful to know

Band 4 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.

This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

Application window

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James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Building & Carpentry Tradesperson

The closing date is 05 October 2026

Job summary

The James Paget Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit a Building & Carpentry Tradesperson to join their busy Estates & Planning Department.

We are seeking a highly motivated & professional individual to work full time over 5 days. The successful candidates will participate in the maintenance of the hospitals building structure and fabric.

You will assist a multi-skilled team of tradespeople in carrying out maintenance within a range of healthcare buildings, working in close proximity to patients and the general public, therefore good communication skills are essential.

Main duties of the job

You will undertake a range of building and carpentry based tasks, including the repair and routine maintenance of the building fabric & structure, whilst at all times observing all relevant Health and Safety Guidelines and Regulations.

You will be expected to possess relevant qualifications as identified within the Person Specification and/or be able to demonstrate proven practical knowledge through experience.

You will have a flexible approach and be able to work well within an established maintenance team undertaking overtime when required. You will demonstrate a good knowledge of working in building maintenance and r

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