Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

NHS Property Services Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Tools provided

27 days leave + bank holidays

Flexible working options

Training and development

Pension up to 6%

Job summary

NHS Property Services, Swindon-based, is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Plumbing) to perform planned and responsive plumbing work across a regional patch including Wiltshire, Bath and Salisbury. The mobile role requires independence, reliability and excellent customer service to keep NHS environments safe and compliant.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with a starting salary around £41,000 and a range of benefits including a company van, generous leave, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plumbing maintenance.
• Basic multi-skilled / DIY skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive plumbing maintenance and repairs across multiple sites
• Diagnose faults and implement effective solutions in a timely manner
• Support with general building maintenance tasks where required
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety, and compliance standards
• Manage your own workload efficiently across a wide geographical area
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders on site

Skills

Plumbing maintenance

Independent work

Customer service

Multi-skilled

Driving licence

Education

Qualified plumber

Job description

At NHS Property Services, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. As part of our mission to Get, Grow, and Keep Great People, we're continuing to strengthen the way we deliver high-quality, safe, and compliant services across our estate.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and customer-focused Maintenance Technician (Plumbing) to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified plumber who enjoys working independently, delivering high-quality maintenance, and making a real difference to NHS environments.

About the Role

As a Maintenance Technician (Plumbing), you will play a key role in delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a varied estate. Covering a wide geographical area including Wiltshire, Bath and Salisbury, you'll ensure plumbing systems are maintained to a safe and compliant standard while supporting the wider team with general maintenance tasks where required.

This is a mobile role where no two days are the same. You'll be working across multiple sites, responding to issues, carrying out repairs, and helping ensure healthcare environments remain fully operational for patients and staff.

This is a permanent full-time position working Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.30pm

Who You Are

You are a qualified and experienced plumber who takes pride in delivering high-quality work. You're proactive, reliable, and comfortable working independently across a large patch, managing your own workload while maintaining excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive plumbing maintenance and repairs across multiple sites
• Diagnose faults and implement effective solutions in a timely manner
• Support with general building maintenance tasks where require
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety, and compliance standards
• Manage your own workload efficiently across a wide geographical area
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders on site
• Can handle routine tasks and social interactions within a work environment. Ability to absorb policy and guidance necessary for the role.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in plumbing maintenance
• Basic multi-skilled / DIY skills
• Ability to work independently and problem-solve effectivelyFull UK driving licence

Where You'll Be

This is a mobile role based out of Swindon, covering a regional patch across Wiltshire, Bath and Salisbury.

What We Can Offer You

We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary, starting from £41,000 we will also offer:

• Company van and tools provided
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy more
• Flexible working options where possible
• Training and development opportunities through our Professional Excellence Framework
• Pension contribution up to 6%
• Access to a range of employee benefits and wellbeing support

An Organisation with a Purpose…

We are an organisation with a passion for giving back-putting money back into the NHS, supporting local communities, and working towards a net zero carbon future. We understand that it's important to feel like your work makes a difference, and we're proud to offer roles where you can truly have an impact.

At NHS Property Services, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will support any adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process.