Maintenance Plumber

Devon Partnership Trust; Dawlish; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon Partnership Trust in Dawlish is seeking a Plumber / Mechanical Fitter to maintain building services across healthcare properties. You will work across a range of premises, from new builds to existing facilities, using your own initiative and minimal supervision.

The role requires a full driving licence due to the geographic area covered. You will join a multi-disciplinary Estates team, plan and prioritise your own workload, and ensure safe systems of work in line with Health & Safety

Qualifications

• Trade apprenticeship through City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 in plumbing or equivalent.
• Experience in plumbing/mechanical installation work in healthcare settings.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and prioritise own workflow with Maintenance Supervisor.
• Diagnose faults and install/repair mechanical assets.
• Maintain and repair Trust property and equipment.
• Work with other trades as required.
• Prioritise workload and manage time effectively.

Skills

Plumbing/Mechanics

Healthcare experience

Health & Safety

Independent worker

Teamwork across trades

Full driving licence

Education

City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing

Relevant trade qualifications

Tools

Electrical installations

Job description

Devon Partnership Trust have an exciting opportunity to work as a Plumber / Mechanical Fitter as part of a team in the maintenance of building, carpentry and electrical services in healthcare properties.

This will involve working in a wide range of healthcare and associated premises in both new and existing buildings. You will work flexibly, using your own initiative and with the minimum amount of supervision.

There is an expectation for the appointed candidate to be self-motivated and able to manage their own workflow, as for the majority of the day you will be working on your own, although there will be a requirement to work with other trades from time to time.

A full driving licence is an essential requirement due to the geographical area covered.

This role is currently subject to Job Evaluation.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities for the role are to:

• Plan, organise and prioritise own workflow within a range agreed with the Maintenance Supervisor.
• To be able to problem solve and diagnose faults to find a solution. Installation and or repair and maintenance of physical assets.
• Maintain and repair Trust property and equipment.
• To work under own initiative for the majority of the working day
• To be competent in all aspects of Plumbing and Mechanical works and to be able to work on your own or as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Planning and prioritising the workload in conjunction with the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Compliance with safe systems of work within relevant Health & Safety Regulations
• To establish and maintain good relationships and effective team working which will include supporting colleagues in order that the Estates Department is able to provide the full range of high quality estates services to both the Devon Partnership Trust and its client Trusts.
• Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to own work and regularly undertake equipment testing. Participates is surveys and audits and undertakes acceptance and testing of new equipment.

About us

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role

To work as a Plumber / Mechanical fitter as part of a team in the maintenance of building, carpentry and electrical services in healthcare properties. This will involve working in a wide range of healthcare and associated premises in both new and existing buildings. You will work flexibly, using your own initiative and with the minimum of supervision. For the majority of your day you will be working on your own although there will be a requirement to work with Installs, maintains, services and repairs a range of equipment used within their trade

Maintains equipment, fabric, utility services of Trust properties as per their trade other trades from time to time. A full driving licence is an essential requirement due to the geographical area covered.

The Estates Department is a multi-disciplinary department employing approximately 26 staff including a team of directly employed maintenance staff of various disciplines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of a full range of trade procedures acquired through relevant trade apprenticeship such as City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in plumbing / mechanical installation work, plus relevant or equivalent experience thorough trade knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out a comprehensive range of practical duties
• Practical, theoretical and relevant statutory experience relevant to plumbing / mechanical installation work.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team and with the minimum of supervision
• Tact and diplomacy as required
• Ability to prioritise and work to conflicting demands.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations.
• Experience in qualifications in Confined space, working at heights, asbestos awareness
• Knowledge of trades beyond own discipline
• Experience of working within healthcare properties.
• Experience in an Estates related environment.
• Knowledge of minor electrical installations.

Planning & Operational Skills

• Plan own workload / Organised and methodical.
• Occasional/ frequent moderate physical effort for several long periods/ occasional requirement to exert intense physical effort for short periods
• Highly developed physical skills with accuracy important; manipulation of fine tools and materials
• Heavy repairs; moves equipment/ lifts manhole covers.
• Reliable and a good attendance record.
• Responsibility for financial and physical resources
• Responsible for the maintenance of all relevant and appropriate tools and equipment.
• Responsibility for a handheld computer to manage workload.
• To carry out safety check of estates vehicle and to keep vehicle clean and tidy.
• Basic IT skills

Experience

• Practical, theoretical and relevant statutory experience relevant to plumbing and mechanical installation work.
• Generating plant basic maintenance.
• Hot and cold water services, including water mixing valves.
• A knowledge of commercial / domestic heating systems.
• Heating and associated plant and electronic control equipment.
• Experience of working within healthcare properties.
• Experience in an Estates related environment.
• Alarm system testing, e.g. fire alarm, nurse call, and staff safety and security systems.
• Kitchen and catering equipment.
• Mechanical/electrical hospital beds.
• Any other services and equipment associated with healthcare premises.

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.

£28,392 to £31,157 a year+ Recruitment and Retention Premium - Subject to Job Evaluation