Building Craftsperson

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Tooting; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Tooting is seeking a Building Craftsperson to perform both planned and reactive maintenance services, emphasizing plumbing tasks. The role requires an understanding of healthcare engineering and compliance with health and safety regulations. Effective communication and multi-skilling across various trades are essential, along with hands-on experience in fault diagnosis and repairs. Join a dedicated team focused on safety and operational excellence while contributing to the hospital’s maintenance strategy.

Benefits

Ongoing training opportunities

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare engineering required.
• Hands-on experience in plumbing and pipework fabrication.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver both planned and reactive maintenance services.
• Support capital projects with technical expertise.
• Monitor building systems for energy efficiency.

Skills

Plumbing

Fault diagnosis

Multi-skilling

Communication

Education

Relevant Engineering Training Certificates

Degree in Engineering Discipline

Job description

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Building Craftsperson

The closing date is 26 December 2025

The Building Craftsperson role at St George's Hospital involves delivering both planned and reactive maintenance services. You'll be integral in ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational procedures. The position requires an understanding of complex building services in a healthcare setting. Your work will support the hospital’s maintenance strategy. Flexibility and multi-skilling across various trades are essential.

Main duties of the job

Diagnose and repair faults in building fabric and associated engineering services. Use relevant tools and equipment to meet Standard Codes of Practice. Prioritise and plan work activities to ensure service requirements are met. Assist in new works and repairs across multiple disciplines. Monitor and control building systems to optimise energy efficiency.

About us

Join a dedicated Estates & Facilities team at St George's Hospital. We are committed to providing a safe, attractive, and fully operational environment for staff, patients, and visitors. You’ll contribute to sustaining healthcare operations and business continuity. We value professional development and offer ongoing training opportunities. Be part of a team that prioritises excellence, safety, and efficiency.

Job responsibilities

The role includes both reactive and planned maintenance of building services with more emphasis on plumbing jobs. You’ll provide technical support for capital projects and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Responsibilities include managing repairs, conducting risk assessments, and supervising maintenance assistants and apprentices. Effective communication and the use of IT systems for monitoring and control are crucial. You’ll also participate in emergency response arrangements as needed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Relevant Engineering Training Certificates
• Degree in Engineering Discipline

Experience

• Healthcare Engineering Experience.
• Other relevant training
• Hands on experience in plumbing
• Experince in rectifying leaks and pipework fabrication

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 name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust