Mechanical Plumber / Fitter plus 30% R&R | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the UK is seeking an experienced Mechanical Plumber/Fitter to perform maintenance and repairs on various hospital mechanical systems. This role includes ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing on-call duties, and working collaboratively with management. Candidates should have a strong background in maintenance and plumbing, and be capable of independent work as well as teamwork. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to grow within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Training opportunities

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Experience as a plumber with a strong understanding of mechanical systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with management.
• Capacity to undertake on-call duties and maintenance of hospital systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on a variety of hospital mechanical systems.
• Ensure compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
• Work on complex mechanical systems including heating and water systems.
• Provide technical support and advice to staff and patients.

Skills

Maintenance repairs

Mechanical fault finding

Water systems

Heating systems

Collaboration

Job description

Mechanical Plumber / Fitter plus 30% R&R

Department: Estates

Band 4 £35,730 - £39,210 per annum (including 30% recruitment and retention payment) (not including on‑call pay)

Hours: 37.5 per week. All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.

Secondments / Fixed Term will be considered.

Are you an experienced plumber? Are you wanting some healthcare experience to add to your career?

#TeamMKUH are currently hiring a Mechanical Plumber/Fitter to undertake maintenance repairs and minor improvement, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. You will be working on water systems, ventilation systems, steam systems, air tube systems, heating and cooling plants, and other mechanical equipment. Additionally, there is on‑call availability every 1 in 7 weeks including weekends and nights.

The successful postholder will need to identify maintenance issues on their own, so you’ll need to have confidence working without supervision on occasions. However, there will be some training provided. Additionally, you will be working collaboratively with the Estates Services Manager, Maintenance Manager, Mechanical Supervisor and Estates Officers.

If you’re looking for a change of career, develop your knowledge or wanting to work in a new and expanding environment, now is a great time to work for #TeamMKUH.

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting‑edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state‑of‑the‑art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24‑bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

We care. We communicate. We collaborate. We contribute.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair and installation work, including activities which are technically intricate and/or non‑routine.
• Responsible for calibration and fault‑finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment (low pressure hot water systems, steam raising plant, Air Handling Units, steam sterilisers and associated equipment).
• Undertaking maintenance repairs and minor improvement across the Trust as directed by Management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
• Checks and testing of the complete spectrum of services found in a building services environment.
• Mechanical Fault Finding.
• Boiler Plant Treatment checks.
• Carry out planned and reactive work appropriate to core skills in addition to other duties (dependent on relevant training) in order to achieve flexibility and efficiency.
• Diagnose and repair faults on complex Mechanical and plant, engineering systems, and equipment in accordance with current regulations and guidance.
• Work on a wide range of hospital mechanical systems including but not limited to heating systems, hot and cold‑water systems, control systems, electrical motors/drive systems, domestic equipment, catering equipment, ventilation plant, boiler plant, building energy management system and communication systems.
• Manufacture, assemble, erect, and install new installation work unsupervised to a recognised standard within an acceptable timescale.
• Perform a wide range of work of other trades.
• Carry out repairs, maintain and efficiently run engineering plant & equipment.
• Carry out water system inspections, tests and maintain records in conjunction with the Trusts Water Management Policy.
• Use all relevant test equipment, tools and equipment.
• Interpret and work from complex engineering drawings & wiring diagrams and specifications with appropriate methods and sequence of operation.
• Plan and manage the working day based on work orders issued by Supervisor.
• Carry out work in accordance with health and safety requirements, Trust policies, procedures and regulations.
• Carry out the completion of installation inspections, tests and surveys including associated reports.
• Compile lists for the ordering of materials and spare parts.
• Provide technical support and advice to staff and patients on clinical equipment being used by them which is the maintenance responsibility of the Estates Department.
• Give advice, instruction and training to Apprentices, assistants and support workers.
• Carry out the day‑to‑day planned preventive maintenance duties and repairs.
• Work in accordance with the requirements of Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs) on Sterilisation (HTM 2010) and Washer Disinfectors (HTM 2030) after appropriate training.
• Undertake on‑call duties as part of the on‑call team to ensure that emergency repairs occurring out of normal hours are attended to, including at short notice, to ensure this essential service is maintained.
• Record the progress of all tasks by keeping electronic records up to date.
• Undertake other duties consistent with the role/grade of the post as requested by Management.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.