Maintenance Craftsperson - Plumber

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development opportunities

NHS pension

Discount schemes

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing services

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a skilled maintenance plumber to deliver planned and reactive plumbing works across the Trust estate. You will perform inspections, fault finding, repairs and installations on hot and cold-water services, drainage and sanitaryware, ensuring compliance and continuity of services.

You will maintain accurate records in CAFM/Singu and assist with service shutdowns, isolations and reinstatements, working closely with Estates colleagues to uphold a safe,

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on plumbing systems across the Trust estate.
• Undertake inspections, testing, fault-finding, repairs and installation work on hot and cold-water services, drainage systems and sanitaryware.
• Maintain maintenance records using the Trust's CAFM/Singu system and assist with service shutdowns and reinstatements to minimise disruption.

Job description

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.

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.

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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 working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS 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 within our BHT family improves positive 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: James Tozer Job title: Operations Manager - Estates Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07823605601