Multi Skilled Engineer - Plumbing

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare Trust in Greater London is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer in Plumbing to ensure the safe and efficient maintenance across hospital facilities. The ideal candidate will have substantial plumbing knowledge, a relevant qualification, and experience in general building repairs. The role emphasizes compliance with statutory regulations and a commitment to excellent customer care. This role may involve weekend shifts at multiple sites and offers an engaging environment in a top-performing healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health and safety legislation related to plumbing.
• Experience with emergency maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance tasks across multiple trades.
• Manage own workload effectively.
• Ensure plumbing maintenance complies with standards.

Skills

Plumbing systems knowledge

General building repairs

Customer care

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 in plumbing

Registered with a recognized professional body

Job description

Multi Skilled Engineer - Plumbing

The closing date is 11 December 2025

The Multi Skilled Services Engineer (Plumbing) is a key operational role within Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Estates and Facilities team, supporting the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of maintenance services across the hospital estate. The postholder will be responsible for undertaking and assisting with the repair, maintenance, and installation of plumbing systems, sanitary ware, water services, and associated building fabric, in line with statutory regulations, NHS HTM guidance, and Trust service standards.

Working under the direction of senior engineering staff, the technician will contribute to both planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring that all tasks are completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales. The role requires a sound foundation in plumbing systems—such as hot and cold water distribution, drainage, and water hygiene—and a commitment to developing technical skills within a healthcare environment.

Main duties of the job

Undertake a broad range of maintenance tasks across multiple trades, including general building repairs, beyond core electrical, plumbing or mechanical disciplines, ensuring all work is carried out safely and in compliance with relevant legislation, Trust procedures, and Estates Health and Safety protocols.

Manage and prioritise own workload effectively, working independently with minimal supervision while also contributing positively as part of a wider engineering team.

Provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence (e.g. annual leave, sickness, or vacancies) to maintain continuity of service.

Carry and respond promptly to estates communication devices (e.g. pagers, radios) to support emergency and reactive maintenance.

Communicate courteously and professionally with colleagues, patients, and visitors, maintaining a strong focus on customer care and keeping service delivery managers informed of any issues affecting operations.

About us

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30 m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80 m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution whenever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and under‑represented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six‑month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job responsibilities

Identify and escalate risks affecting the Trusts operations.

Ensure all plumbing maintenance and installation works are carried out in accordance with statutory regulations, HTMs, British Standards, and Trust policies.

Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge and application of the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR), Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 03‑01 for ventilation and HTM 04‑01 for water systems, and other relevant safety legislation and guidance.

Receive, manage, and complete planned and reactive maintenance tasks via the Trusts CAFM (Computer‑Aided Facilities Management) system, ensuring timely and accurate updates to job records.

Monitor and prioritise work orders in line with service level agreements, escalating issues where necessary to ensure continuity of service.

Person Specification

Education

• City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 in plumbing
• Registered with a recognised professional body (e.g., IWFM, CIBSE, IOSH, NEBOSH).

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.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust