Imperial - Water Hygiene Plumber

CBRE Group, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Water Hygiene Plumber to deliver plumbing activities across a large hospital estate, aligning with HTM 04-01, ACoP L8 and the site's Water Safety Plan.

The role involves remedial works, TMV maintenance, and collaboration with APs, CPs and Estates teams to ensure patient safety. The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing, proven commercial/industrial plumbing experience, and a healthcare environment background is advantageous for compliance-driven

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Domestic Heating is required.
• Proven experience in commercial or industrial plumbing environments.
• TMV installation, maintenance and testing experience.
• Knowledge of HTM 04-01, ACoP L8 and HSG274 guidance is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare/hospital or critical environments appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive water hygiene remedial works across the hospital estate.
• Install, replace and repair taps, basins, showers, pipework and fixtures.
• Install, maintain and repair TMVs.
• Install and replace isolation valves and other water system components.
• Investigate water hygiene issues and identify defects or dead legs.
• Contribute to modifications to improve compliance and patient safety.
• Carry out fault finding and propose engineering solutions.
• Maintain records and provide feedback to the Water Hygiene Management Team.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Domestic Heating

Tools

TMV installation/testing

Water system diagnostics

Job description

Job Title : Water Hygiene Plumber

Role Purpose: The Water Hygiene Plumber is a specialist role responsible for delivering plumbing activities associated with water hygiene management across a large acute hospital estate. Working as part of a dedicated Water Hygiene Team alongside Authorised Persons (APs), Competent Persons (CPs), Water Hygiene Managers and Estates colleagues, the postholder will undertake remedial and improvement works to support compliance with HTM guidance, Approved Codes of Practice (ACoP L8) and the site's Water Safety Plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive water hygiene remedial works across the hospital estate.
• Install, replace and repair taps, basins, showers, pipework and associated fixtures.
• Install, maintain and repair Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs).
• Install and replace isolation valves and other water system control components.
• Investigate water hygiene issues, including tracing pipework and identifying system defects or dead legs.
• Support water system modifications to improve compliance, performance and patient safety.
• Carry out fault finding and propose innovative engineering solutions to complex water system challenges.
• Complete all work in accordance with HTM 04-01, ACoP L8, HSG274 and the site's Water Safety Plan.
• Maintain accurate records of works completed and provide technical feedback to the Water Hygiene Management Team.
• Liaise effectively with clinical departments, contractors and Estates colleagues to minimise druption to hospital operations.
• Ensure all activities are carried out safely and in accordance with Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Carry out planned water hygiene maintenance activities in accordance with approved schedules and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Domestic Heating (or equivalent recognised plumbing qualification).
• Proven experience in commercial or industrial plumbing environments .
• Experience carrying out TMV installation, maintenance and testing.
• Water Services Team Structure & Specifications Job Descriptions
• Previous experience within a healthcare, hospital or critical environment.
• Knowledge of HTM 04-01, ACoP L8 and HSG274 guidance.
• Water Hygiene or Legionella control qualifications/training.
• Experience working within a Water Safety Group framework

Person Specification/Requirements

• Curious and analytical engineering mindset.
• Strong problem-solving capability.
• High attention to detail and commitment to compliance.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
• Focus on patient safety, quality and continuous improvement