About this role
Job summary
The key function of the role is to support NHS Property Services in delivering building services maintenance and repairs across the NHS, to ensure buildings are maintained to the highest standards and to provide a safe and secure environment for visitors, customers, and employees.
Main duties of the job Ensure compliance in accordance with all NHSPS Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policies, relevant NHSPS Technical Guidance, Process and Procedures, Statutory Regulations, Approved Codes of Practice and any applicable aspects of HTMs.
Deliver Scheduled, Reactive and Remedial maintenance services as directed by the PPM planner (CAFM), helpdesk or Technical Services Supervisor, ensuring that operational standards are maintained at all times.
To also support the work that is included in minor works mangers activities.
Undertake routine repairs or minor works including joinery, painting and decoration, general building works, ground works or general plumbing.
To maintain effective site log books at all NHS premises where required, ensuring that they are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Support the Projects/Construction team and Team Leader in delivering minor capital works to NHS premises.
Complete suitable risk assessments prior to undertaking works and undertake works as per instructions within any relevant permit or work plan.
Understand the principles of fire risk assessment and relevant precautions within the workplace.
About us Established in April 2013, the company is a limited company but also part of the wider NHS family. Having inherited responsibility for the facilities and property management functions previously managed by NHS primary care trusts and strategic health authorities, we own and run properties that range from listed buildings and former workhouses through to award-winning, state-of-the-art integrated health campuses.
Our aim is to deliver a fit for purpose estate in partnership with NHS organisations, generating cost efficiencies that will benefit our tenants, patients and the wider health economy.
Job description Job responsibilities At NHS Property Services, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our People Strategy - Get, Grow and Keep Great People - focuses on building a valuesdriven culture where both colleagues and customers sit at the heart of everything we do. We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Technician - Plumbing to join our team, covering NHS sites across East London, Tower Hamlets and Hackney. Salary & Benefits
Salary from £41,000 per annum (depending on experience)Oncall allowanceFulltime, permanent roleMonday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pmCompany van and tools provided Who you are You're a reliable and experienced plumbing professional who takes pride in delivering highquality work. You enjoy working in a fastpaced, customerfocused environment and understand the importance of compliance, safety, and service delivery within an NHS setting. You bring a proactive, positive attitude and work well as part of a wider team. Key responsibilities Deliver commercial plumbing maintenance across NHS propertiesCarry out PPM, reactive, and remedial worksMaintain and repair commercial plant and plantroom equipmentDiagnose faults and complete effective, lasting repairsEnsure all works comply with health & safety legislation and NHS Property Services standardsAccurately complete job records, reports, and compliance documentationParticipate in the oncall rota, responding to outofhours issues when requiredBuild positive working relationships with colleagues and onsite stakeholders This is a mechanically biased role and is not suitable for domesticonly plumbers or vehicle mechanics. Where you'll be This is a mobile role covering East London, Tower Hamlets and Hackney. To support operational requirements and the oncall rota, candidates should ideally live within approximately one hour / 40 miles of St Leonard's. What we're looking for Essential NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing & Heating (Essential)Proven experience working on commercial mechanical systemsBroad knowledge of mechanical and plumbingrelated building servicesFull UK driving licence Desirable Knowledge of BMS systemsExperience working within healthcare, commercial, or large estate environmentsExperience with: Pressure systemsLegionella controlTemperature testingSystem purgingFilter changes What we can offer you We understand how important life is outside of work, so alongside a competitive salary, we offer: 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leaveA Smarter Working PolicyOngoing training and development through our Professional Excellence FrameworkSMART pension with company contributions of up to 6%A range of flexible benefits, including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work SchemeAccess to our Colleague Assistance Programme, supporting all areas of life An organisation with a purpose We are an organisation with a passion for giving back-putting money back into the NHS, raising over £150,000 for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their communities, and committing to become net zero carbon by 2050. At NHS Property Services, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage early applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 2 or higher BTEC/City & Guilds or equivalent.
Formal apprenticeship or craft trained equivalent.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Experience Essential
Previous experience working within a buildings maintenance environment.
Previous experience of undertaking minor works and repairs.
Working within the requirements of method statements or permit to work.
Experience delivering maintenance services to a specification such as SFG20.
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 NHS Property Services Ltd
Address Nutall street
London
N1 5LZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.property.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)