Building & Carpentry Tradesperson
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 05/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
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“Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
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
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.
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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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