Maintenance Operative Plumbing

NHS; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider is seeking a Maintenance Operative in Plumbing based in Blackburn. This full-time role involves delivering maintenance services and undertaking repairs to ensure high operational standards. Candidates must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating and have a valid UK driving license. Benefits include a competitive salary starting from £29,000, on-call allowances, and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

On-Call allowance

Company van and tools

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Group personal pension plan with contributions

Training and development opportunities

NHS Bluelight discounts

Qualifications

• Qualifications include NVQ Level 2 or higher in Plumbing & Heating.
• Full UK Driving Licence is a must.
• Comfortable using technological devices for logging jobs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scheduled, reactive and remedial maintenance services.
• Undertake routine repairs or minor works.
• Maintain effective site log books.

Skills

Plumbing & Heating

Technological device usage

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 or higher

Formal apprenticeship or craft-trained equivalent

Tools

Company van and tools

Job description

Overview

The key function 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.

Job responsibilities

We have a great opportunity for a Maintenance Operative- Plumbing. This will be to join our team based in Blackburn - Park Lee - Loan Store. The starting salary for this role is from £29,000 (depending on experience) plus on call allowance. This is a permanent, full time position working 37.5 hours per week. Monday-Friday 8am-4.30pm. This is a mobile role covering Blackburn.

• Deliver Scheduled, Reactive and Remedial maintenance services as directed by the PPM planner (CAFM), helpdesk or Technical Services Supervisor, ensuring that operational standards are always maintained.
• Undertake routine repairs or minor works including joinery, painting and decoration, general building works, ground works or general plumbing.
• Complete suitable risk assessments prior to undertaking works and undertake works as per instructions within any relevant permit or work plan.
• Support the Projects/Construction team and Team Leader in delivering minor capital works to NHS premises.
• Maintain effective site log books at all NHS premises where required, ensuring that they are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Be comfortable using technological devices to log jobs and be on-call as required.
• Work alone and/or as part of a wider team, collaborating with other Technical Disciplines.
• Drive with a valid licence where required and adhere to safe working practices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure compliance in accordance with NHSPS Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policies, relevant NHSPS Technical Guidance, Process and Procedures, Statutory Regulations, Approved Codes of Practice and any applicable aspects of HTMs.
• Provide maintenance services as directed by the PPM planner/CAFM and helpdesk, maintaining operational standards.
• Undertake routine repairs or minor works as described above.
• Maintain site log books at NHS premises where required, completed timely and accurately.
• Support minor capital works to NHS premises with Projects/Construction team and Team Leader.
• Complete risk assessments prior to works and comply with permits or work plans.

Qualifications and requirements

• Qualifications - At least one of the following:
• NVQ Level 2 or higher BTEC/City & Guilds or equivalent in Plumbing & Heating
• Formal apprenticeship or craft trained equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence

• Driving licence is essential
• Comfortable using technological devices to log jobs
• On-Call availability
• Desirable to have industry experience
• Ability to work alone and/or as part of a wider team

• Disclosures: DBS checks may be required; DVLA checks will be required for this role.

Benefits

• On-Call allowance (rota dependant)
• Company van and tools provided
• 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Access to group personal pension plan with company contributions
• Training and development opportunities
• NHS Bluelight discounts

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 to award-winning health campuses. Our aim is to deliver a fit-for-purpose estate in partnership with NHS organisations, generating cost efficiencies to benefit our tenants, patients and the wider health economy.

Disclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.