Multi-skilled Operative (Plumber) | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; Southall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Multi-Skilled Operative (Plumber) to join their Estates Department in Southall. This role involves servicing, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical and plumbing installations, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience in plumbing and electrical services. The position is integral to maintaining patient care facilities and enhancing the overall patient experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in servicing and maintaining plumbing and electrical systems.
• Ability to plan work effectively and prepare schedules.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations relevant to the job.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults in installations and equipment.
• Plan and carry out preventative maintenance.
• Escort contractors ensuring compliance with policies.

Skills

Mechanical and plumbing services

Electrical and electronic services

Analytical and problem-solving techniques

Health and Safety compliance

Job description

Estates Department - Multi‑Skilled Operative (Plumber)

The Estates Department is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Multi‑Skilled Operative (Plumber) to join our dynamic team at West London NHS Trust.

Responsibilities

• Service, test, diagnose and repair faults in installations, plant and equipment with respect to mechanical and plumbing services as well as relevant electrical and electronic services.
• Understand the working of electrical, electronic, mechanical and plumbing systems in all areas.
• Carry out analytical and problem solving techniques and document results.
• Plan work; prepare schedules of materials and parts, using O & M manuals where appropriate, to effect repairs and / or maintenance.
• Carry out reactive work requests, minor new work requests and weekly planned preventative maintenance dockets efficiently, to performance targets and with minimum disruption to staff and patients.
• Escort contractors carrying out inspections, installations or remedial work within the secure perimeter, ensuring that they strictly adhere to the relevant policies and procedures, maintain tool lists and comply with Health and Safety and Security Regulations.
• Participate in surveys, audits/undertakes acceptance testing of new equipment.
• Carry out priority work requirements on essential patient equipment used in patient care package and having a direct impact to the whole patient experience i.e. nurse call handsets, patient toilets/wash facilities, patient beds and patient hoists, general patient environment.

About the Trust

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024‑25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Candidate Pack

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.