Multi Skilled Engineer - Plumbing | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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 looking for a Multi Skilled Services Engineer (Plumbing) to support the maintenance of hospital facilities. You will undertake plumbing repairs, installations, and various maintenance tasks while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Excellent communication and customer care skills are essential, along with technical knowledge in plumbing systems. This role may require weekend shifts and is part of a commitment to sustainable healthcare practices.

Qualifications

• Sound foundation in plumbing systems such as water distribution and drainage.
• Commitment to develop technical skills in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to manage own workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance tasks in plumbing and general building repairs.
• Provide cover for colleagues during absences.
• Respond to emergency maintenance calls promptly.

Skills

Plumbing systems knowledge

Customer care skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Relevant technical qualifications in plumbing

Tools

Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

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 1.5m, 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 £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m 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 wherever 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 underrepresented 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.

Additional Responsibilities

• Identify and
• 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 Trust’s 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.

This advert closes on Thursday 11 Dec 2025