About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Plumber to join our Estates Team on a fixed term or secondment basis.
As a vital member of a multi-skilled, multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality plumbing service, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Undertake a range of reactive plumbing repairs across the Trust This role plays a key role in maintaining and improving our facilities across the Trust. Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to ensure the reliability and safety of systems Complete small works projects to a high standard Ensure all tasks are delivered in line with statutory regulations, policies, and best practice Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary estates team
Additional Requirements
Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota to support operational needs
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
HND in Mechanical Engineering; or equivalent experience or City and Guilds Level 3 in Plumbing with extensive and relevant equivalent experience & followed an apprenticeship
Desirable
Previous experience working for NHS
Experience Essential
Significant relevant experience working within an estates maintenance team or as a site/self-employed plumber
Knowledge Essential
experience with plantrooms Substantial and significant practical and theoretical mechanical knowledge of plumbing systems Has a good knowledge of IT systems, CAFM workforce systems Extremely detailed knowledge of HTM/HBN requirements in relation to estate management
Desirable
experience with both domestic and commercial plumbing
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 Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address The Whiteleaf Centre
Bierton Road
Aylesbury
HP20 1EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)