About this role
Job summary
The post holder will carry out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, fault finding and installation work on a range of plumbing and mechanical systems across the Trust estate. The role supports the delivery of a safe, compliant and operational healthcare environment for patients, staff and visitors. The post contributes to statutory compliance, service continuity and the effective maintenance of clinical and non-clinical areas.
Main duties of the job
Provide a comprehensive reactive and planned plumbing maintenance service across the Trust estate. Undertake inspections, testing, fault-finding, repairs and installation work on hot and cold-water services, drainage systems, sanitaryware and associated plumbing systems. Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and statutory compliance activities in accordance with Trust procedures and relevant legislation. Support water hygiene and legionella control programmes, including monitoring, flushing and remedial works.
Respond to plumbing emergencies and support service continuity across clinical and non-clinical areas. Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately using the Trust's CAFM/Singu system. Assist with service shutdowns, isolations and reinstatements to minimise disruption to services. Work collaboratively with Estates colleagues, contractors and users to maintain a safe, compliant and operational healthcare environment.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
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Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent recognised qualification
- Completed recognised apprenticeship in Plumbing or equivalent training and experience
- Demonstrable commitment to ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Water Regulations qualification
- Legionella/Water Hygiene qualification or training
- Health and Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH or equivalent)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on plumbing systems.
- Experience of fault finding, repair and installation of plumbing services.
- Experience working within a commercial, industrial or healthcare maintenance environment.
- Experience of working safely in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.
- Experience of accurately completing maintenance records and documentation.
Desirable
- Experience working within an NHS or healthcare environment.
- Experience of water hygiene, legionella control and associated monitoring activities.
- Experience using a CAFM system (e.g. Singu, QFM or similar).
- Experience working alongside contractors and specialist service providers.
- oExperience of water hygiene activities including temperature monitoring and flushing regimes
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of plumbing systems, water services and drainage systems
- Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and safe systems of work
- Understanding of infection prevention requirements when working in a healthcare environment
- Ability to diagnose faults and undertake repairs independently
- Ability to work safely and comply with Health & Safety policies, permit-to-work systems and risk assessments
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Estates compliance requirements.
- Understanding of healthcare estate maintenance environments.
- Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs) relevant to plumbing and water systems.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English
- Basic IT skills for use of maintenance management systems
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary
- Able to participate in the Estates on-call rota
Desirable
- Able to undertake duties involving manual handling, working at height and within confined spaces following appropriate training
- Able to work flexibly to meet service requirements, including emergency callouts and planned shutdowns
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)