Building Craftsperson - Painter

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Building Craftsperson specializing in painting to join our team at Wansbeck General Hospital as well as community hospitals including Alnwick, Berwick, Blyth, and Rothbury. This role involves collaboration with the existing maintenance crew to uphold the upkeep and repair of hospital facilities and ancillary buildings.

Working Hours and Responsibilities

This part-time position requires 37.5 hours weekly from Monday to Friday. The individual will also participate in an emergency maintenance on-call rotation to provide out-of-hours support as necessary.

Job Duties

• Perform daily maintenance tasks on building structures and components across both Trust and non-Trust sites.
• Engage in installation assignments as required.
• Participate actively in an on-call estate maintenance rota to address urgent maintenance issues outside normal working hours.

Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience in building maintenance services, specifically painting.
• Adaptable with the capability to juggle multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Proficient with computers and possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate clearly with technical peers and non-technical staff alike.

About Our Organisation

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management Ltd (NHFM) is a dedicated subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 2012, NHFM delivers specialist project management for capital development, estates maintenance, and comprehensive facilities services for multiple NHS hospitals and community clinics. Our geographic reach covers one of the largest areas serviced by any NHS Trust in the country.

Contact and Further Details

Applicants interested in further information or informal visits are encouraged to contact Stuart Hamilton, Area Estates Officer, at 01670 529852 or via email at stuart.hamilton@nhct.nhs.uk. For general inquiries, the WGH Estates Office is reachable at 01670 529288.

Additional Information

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early once sufficient qualified applications are received.