Multi Skilled Plumber

Livewell Southwest; Plymouth; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-call after probationary period

Recruitment & Retention payment (£3,$2

Résumé du poste

Livewell Southwest Estates team provides planned and reactive maintenance to buildings across Plymouth. The Plumber role oversees mechanical installations, coordinates maintenance staff and contractors, and ensures safety and regulatory compliance across hospitals, clinics, and health hubs.

You will work independently or in teams, be on-call after probation, and support a 7-day service. A strong focus on customer relationships and delivering a fit-for-purpose estate is essential.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds Parts 1 and 2 or NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing.
• Full and clean driving licence.
• Water Regulations (WRAS) trained.
• AP Water and Confined spaces training.
• Health & Safety qualification.

Responsabilités

• Undertake maintenance and repair of a range of mechanical equipment and systems including water distribution, heating, drainage, sanitary ware, air handling and pumps.
• Provide technical overseeing and supervision of mechanical installations and maintenance carried out by staff and contractors.
• Plan and develop training for mechanical maintenance staff to ensure compliance with current regulations.
• Liaise with contractors to ensure efficient operations and attend pre-contract and progress meetings.

Connaissances

Plumbing

Mechanical maintenance

HVAC systems

Water systems

Formation

City and Guilds parts 1 and 2 or NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing

ONC or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline

WRAS training

AP Water and Confined spaces training

Health & Safety qualification

Description du poste

Includes a Recruitment & Retention payment (£3,277) & On call after probationary period.

The Livewell Southwest Estates team provide bothplanned and reactive maintenance to buildings across Plymouth and thesurrounding area. It is the responsibility of the Estates team to ensure thatbuildings are compliant with all current legislation and are kept in goodcondition to enhance the patient and staff experience.

Must be able to work independently or as part of ateam and with limited direct supervision as circumstances require. The postholder will have responsibility for the technical overseeing and supervision ofmechanical installations and maintenance carried out by directly employed,agency or contract maintenance staff and contractors.

Required to foster good working relationships withcustomers, service users, managers, contractors and staff at all levels and atall times. The post holder will communicate with various disciplines in aneffective manner using tact and diplomacy in often difficult situations,ensuring confidentiality is maintained when appropriate.

Main duties of the job

To workas a member of a multi-tasking maintenance team providing professional andtechnical leadership with an effective and efficient customer-focusedmaintenance service to provide a fit for purpose estate and environment to allLivewell Southwest owned, leased or rented properties.

Toundertake maintenance, installation and repair work for mechanical services andequipment including heating systems, plumbing, water distribution systems,drainage systems, and related building services.

The postholder will be required to carry out routine maintenance and repair of a rangeof mechanical equipment within Livewell Southwest hospitals, health centres,clinics and administration buildings including heating systems, hot and coldwater systems, foul and rainwater drainage, sanitary ware, medical gas systems,air handling equipment and associated mechanical plant, equipment andprocesses.

Whilstthe primary task is to undertake plumbing and mechanical works, the post holderis expected to have a flexible approach and be prepared to turn their hand toseveral maintenance tasks associated with other disciplines including basicelectrical, decoration, carpentry and building work.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Job responsibilities

• o Undertake tasks appropriate to thePlumber role as delegated by line management or helpdesk, managing andprioritizing workload effectively.
• o When assessed as competent by LineManagement, to undertake tasks and duties outside core working hours as anon-call Duty Engineer, in accordance with published rosters and as directed byLine Management.
• o The post holder will be expected toundertake maintenance and repair of a range of mechanical equipment and systemsincluding but not limited to:
• -Hotand cold water distribution systems
• -Heatingsystems and component parts thereof
• -Fouland rainwater drainage systems
• -Sanitaryware and associated equipment
• -Airhandling equipment and ventilation systems
• -Pumpsand associated equipment
• -Calorifiersand water heaters
• -Watertreatment systems
• -Macerators
• -Associatedmechanical plant and equipment
• o Be responsible for the technicaloverseeing and supervision of all mechanical installations and maintenancecarried out by all directly employed, agency or contract maintenance staff andmaintenance contractors.
• o Monitor quality related maintenance andminor improvement work undertaken by Trust maintenance staff and contractors,to confirm compliance, timescales, standards and value for money againstmeasured service level agreements.
• o Monitor and report to the MaintenanceManager and customers in relation to Key Performance Indicators.
• o Be responsible for pricing New WorksRequests (NWR) ensuring these are completed within appropriate deadlines,arranging completion of these works following authorization.
• o Assist in the allocation of staff dailywork, prioritizing as required whilst motivating the team to achieve the endresult.
• o Liaise with the helpdesk in prioritising maintenance requests and respond to mechanical services related incidents asthey arise, advising on appropriate course of action.
• o Be responsible for carrying out riskassessments and advising on the safe working practices of all relatedmaintenance staff.
• o Plan and develop, in conjunction withthe Maintenance Manager, appropriate training for mechanical maintenance staffto ensure the team are up to date with current legislation and new workingpractices.
• o Advise the Maintenance Manager of anyproblems or hazards likely to be encountered including existing installationsthat appear substandard or fail to meet current regulations as it becomesapparent. Isolate or make safe any installation that presents a danger tostaff, visitors or patients to always ensure highest levels of safety.
• o Be responsible for providing advice tothe Capital Project team or other external bodies on mechanicalinstallations/works within Livewell Southwest's building stock.
• o Be responsible for advising on plannedpreventative maintenance systems to confirm that all scheduled items areundertaken in the most efficient and effective manner and review regularly.
• o Undertake appropriate fault finding,investigation and testing as appropriate to the work. Capable of diagnosing andrepairing complex faults in mechanical building services including faultfinding and solving complex issues with plumbing.
• o Ascertain and obtain materials,equipment and components that in your judgment represent value for money forthe maintenance task. Monitor the purchase and distribution of maintenancesupplies and equipment for the department taking into account cost, reliabilityand quality. Keep accurate records of stock levels for stores. Undertake thework in a safe and workmanlike manner, within reasonable timescales.
• o Be responsible for raising purchaseorders for external companies as required, ensuring correct codes and duediligence is undertaken.
• o Be responsible for maintainingappropriate tools and equipment for the safe undertaking of all maintenanceworks.
• o The position is likely to necessitate training either to keep up to date with new regulations, or to implement safesystems of work.
• o Liaise with contractors where they havebeen employed to work in conjunction with the work detailed to ensure efficientand effective operations. Be responsible for attending pre-contract andprogress meetings in order to provide specialist advice on potentially complexmatters such as mechanical regulations.
• o Liaise and negotiate with contractors inregard to minor project work.
• o Undertake the necessary training,work-experience and competence assessments to become an Authorised Person (AP)for water and other mechanical disciplines in accordance with HTM 01-08.
• o As required, undertake duties associatedwith cover of the Dental Services Sterilisation requirement under HTM 01-05.
• o Provide advice and guidance tocontractors and project managers in relation to mechanical installations andreactive work.
• o Be responsible for confirming that allwork undertaken on all Livewell Southwest sites are undertaken to all Statutoryand other relevant Regulations, Codes of Practice, in particular to thoserelated to Health and Safety, Compliance, HTMs 01-08 and the organisation'sStanding Financial Instructions.
• o Participate in maintenance reviews asrequired and conduct user satisfaction surveys.
• o Implement and contribute to policy andservice development in relation to own area.
• o Pay particular need to keeping abreastof policies and procedures relating to administration and Health and Safety,HTMs 01-08 and carry out risk assessments as appropriate.
• o Keep abreast of all Estates developmentsto ensure proper pre-planning of resources and service requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• City and Guilds parts 1 and 2 or NVQ Qualification level 3 in Plumbing or demonstrable relevant experience.
• Full and clean driving licence
• Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
• Water Regulations (WRAS) trained
• ONC or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
• AP Water and Confined spaces training (or ability to undertake)
• Mechanical to approved status of JIB (electro technical) graded
• Competent to carry out portable appliance testing.
• Health & Safety qualification
• Trained First Aider at Work
• 5 GCSEs at grade C (grade 4) or above (or equivalent)

Experience

• Demonstrable experience relative to the role
• Experience in the role within a healthcare environment
• Ability to carry out all aspects of the role without additional supervision

Knowledge

• Knowledge of electrical installation, maintenance, testing and inspection
• Knowledge of H&SaWA and its relevance to the role
• Knowledge and understanding of building services/trades
• Comprehensive knowledge of core trade plus knowledge and understanding of other trades associated with the role
• Familiar with fault finding techniques
• Computer recording programmes pertinent to the role
• Familiar with Planned Preventative Maintenance systems
• Detailed knowledge of Estate and services
• Good knowledge of the organisation structure
• Level of understanding of other roles
• Mechanical and Electrical craft knowledge
• Conversant with HTMs and other associated safety documentation

Specific skills

• Reasonable level of technical ability
• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport
• High level of technical ability relative to the role

Additional requirements

• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a maintenance team to provide an effective service to client groups
• Ability to get on with people
• Willingness to undergo training
• Flexible approach
• Self-motivated

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.

Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working