Maintenance Technician - Plumbing

NHS; Stroud; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company within the NHS is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Plumbing to support building services maintenance in Stroud. This permanent, full-time role involves delivering planned and reactive maintenance services while ensuring compliance with NHS standards. The position offers a competitive salary starting from £38,000, a company van, and various benefits including training opportunities and NHS discounts.

Benefits

On-call allowance (rota-dependent)

Company van and tools provided

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Group pension with company contributions

Training and development opportunities

NHS Bluelight discounts

Qualifications

• Qualifications include BTEC City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Experience in building maintenance and healthcare settings required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with NHSPS policies and standards.
• Deliver scheduled and reactive maintenance.
• Maintain effective site log books.

Skills

Building Maintenance

Fault Finding

Technical Issue Assessment

Education

BTEC City & Guilds

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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.

Main duties of the job

Ensure compliance with all processes, procedures, and policies that meet organisational standards/requirements, including but not limited to our Health & Safety Policy, HTMs (Health Technical Memoranda), and SFG20. Implement new or revised policies within your work areas. Deliver planned and reactive maintenance services from the PPM planner, ensuring operational standards are maintained. Duties may include fault finding, minor repairs or installations, and maintaining services and equipment within critical environments. Assess problems to determine the best course of action, including complex technical issues. Maintain effective site log books at all NHS premises, ensuring they are completed accurately and promptly.

About us

Established in April 2013, NHS Property Services is a limited company and part of the NHS family. We manage a diverse property portfolio, from listed buildings and former workhouses to modern health campuses. Our goal is to deliver a fit-for-purpose estate in partnership with NHS organisations, generating cost efficiencies for tenants, patients, and the wider health economy.

Job responsibilities

We have an opportunity for a Maintenance Technician - Plumbing based in Stroud Health Centre, Block C. This is a permanent, full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm. The role is mobile, covering Gloucestershire & Bristol. The starting salary is from £38,000, depending on experience, plus on-call allowance. Requirements include qualifications such as BTEC City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing Engineering, or equivalent, and a full UK driving license. Additional requirements include comfort with technological devices, on-call availability, and industry experience is desirable. DBS and DVLA checks are required. Key responsibilities involve ensuring compliance with NHSPS policies and standards, delivering scheduled and reactive maintenance, fault finding, repairs, and maintaining site logs.

Benefits

• On-call allowance (rota-dependent)
• Company van and tools provided
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Group pension with company contributions
• Training and development opportunities
• NHS Bluelight discounts

Who are we?

We are part of the NHS, supporting over 3,000 healthcare properties with a team of 6,000 professionals. Our mission is to enable excellent patient care through property and facilities management. We value diversity and strive for an inclusive environment. We encourage early applications as vacancies may close early.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BTEC City & Guilds or equivalent, with relevant experience and training
• NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence

Experience

• Experience in building maintenance
• Familiarity with method statements and permit to work
• Experience maintaining services to SFG20 standards
• Experience in healthcare settings and awareness of HTM standards
• Experience with CAFM reporting systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to DBS checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.