Maintenance Plumber/Fitter | South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in London is seeking a Maintenance Plumber/Fitter to join their multi-tasking maintenance team. This role involves ensuring a fit for purpose environment for all properties owned by the Trust, with responsibilities including effective communication and compliance with statutory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for those who value quality service and inclusivity in their work.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development

Variety of benefits

Responsibilities

• Carry out work safely and efficiently, notifying management of defects.
• Liaise with contractors for minor project work.
• Attend team briefings with supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with all disciplines, maintaining confidentiality.
• Ensure stores and equipment levels are correct for efficient service.
• Inform ward staff and customers of maintenance delays.
• Promote quality and value for money in Maintenance Services.
• Comply with statutory and mandatory requirements.

Job description

We are looking for a Maintenance Plumber/Fitter to work as a member of a multi-tasking maintenance team, providing professional and technical expertise within an effective and efficient customer focused maintenance service to provide a fit for purpose estate and environment to all Trust owned, leased or rented properties.

The post will be initially based at Springfield Hospital and will be required to be based or work in any property owned, leased or rented by the Trust. This role includes on‑call duties.

Previous applicants need not apply.

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill‑health.

The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ – we aspire to be ‘outstanding’. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are among the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti‑racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co‑produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all work in a safe and efficient manner and bring to the attention of the Supervisors and management any known defect requiring further attention.
• Liaise with contractors regarding minor project work.
• Attend a process of effective communication/team briefing, with supervisors under sphere of responsibility.
• Communicate with all disciplines in an effective manner using tact and diplomacy in often difficult situations ensuring confidentiality is maintained when appropriate.
• Communicate with supervisors to ensure that stores and equipment are kept at the correct levels to provide a quick efficient service.
• Communicate with ward managers, ward staff and customers any delays in maintenance requests as required to provide a customer focused service.
• Promote the delivery of safe, quality, value for money Maintenance Services across the Trust.
• Comply with statutory and mandatory requirements relating to Maintenance services and procedures.

This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Nov 2025.