About the Role

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled Building Craftsperson to join our Estates Department. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for undertaking building and minor improvement tasks across our properties and for our contracted customers.

Main Responsibilities

• Undertake building and minor improvement tasks, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
• Perform manual handling tasks, requiring physical ability and agility.
• Conduct minor painting tasks, lock maintenance, and drainage clearance and inspections.

Requirements

• Minimum qualification level of NVQ level 3.
• Health & Safety awareness training.
• Completion of a structured training programme in a suitable trade-related field.
• Knowledge of specialist drainage clearing equipment, fire door maintenance, carpentry, woodworking machines, building fabric, and operation of site gritting equipment.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Access equipment qualifications.
• Asbestos awareness training.
• Experience of working in an acute hospital environment.

About Us

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire. Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient, and we are committed to having a culture that places people at the heart of all we do.