Multi Skilled Plumber

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus £3,277

Protected CPD time

Training pathways

Leadership programmes

Induction and preceptorship programmes

Job summary

Livewell Southwest is seeking an experienced maintenance plumber to join the Estates team. You will perform routine maintenance and repairs on heating, water, drainage and medical gas systems in hospitals and clinics, while overseeing in-house, agency and contractor staff.

You will lead daily work, manage priorities, and ensure compliance with HTMs and safety standards. A full driving licence and willingness to travel between sites are essential.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds parts 1 and 2 or NVQ level 3 in plumbing.
• WRAS training
• Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance, repair and installation of mechanical services including heating, water, drainage, sanitary ware, medical gas, air handling and plant.
• Oversee mechanical installations and maintenance by in-house staff, agency staff and contractors.
• Monitor quality, timescales and value for money against SLAs, and report on KPIs.
• Lead the team by allocating daily work, prioritising tasks and motivating staff.
• Diagnose and repair complex faults, including fault finding and testing.
• Carry out risk assessments and advise on safe working; isolate dangerous installations.
• Ensure work meets HTMs 01-08 and Standing Financial Instructions.
• Respond to mechanical incidents and prioritise maintenance requests with helpdesk.
• Price New Works Requests and arrange works once authorised.
• Advise on planned preventative maintenance schedules and training for staff.
• Source materials and equipment for value for money; keep stock records and raise PO’s.
• Provide advice to Capital Project team, contractors and project managers on mechanical installations.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical installation, testing &

Health & Safety

Fault diagnosis

Computers/recording programmes

Full clean driving licence

Communication

Team leadership

Education

City & Guilds parts 1 & 2 or NVQ level 3 in plumbing

WRAS training

Evidence of CPD/continuous development

Tools

JIB approved status (mechanical)

Job description

This plumbing post sits in the Estates team at Livewell Southwest, which maintains buildings across the area. The work is planned and reactive maintenance of heating, hot and cold water, drainage, medical gas and air handling systems in hospitals, health centres and clinics. It also carries technical oversight of mechanical work by in-house staff, agency workers and contractors, with on-call duties once probation is complete and a wider expectation of 7-day service cover. Visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route may not be available.

What the job involves

• Carry out routine maintenance, repair and installation of mechanical services, including heating, water, drainage, sanitary ware, medical gas, air handling and plant
• Oversee technically the mechanical installations and maintenance by directly employed staff, agency staff and contractors
• Monitor quality, timescales and value for money against service level agreements, and report on key performance indicators
• Lead the team by allocating daily work, prioritising tasks and motivating staff
• Diagnose and repair complex faults, including fault finding and testing
• Carry out risk assessments, advise on safe working and isolate installations that present a danger
• Confirm that work meets statutory regulations, HTMs 01-08 and Standing Financial Instructions
• Respond to mechanical incidents and prioritise maintenance requests with the helpdesk
• Price New Works Requests and arrange works once authorised
• Advise on planned preventative maintenance schedules and plan training for mechanical maintenance staff
• Source materials and equipment for value for money, keep stock records and raise purchase orders
• Provide advice to the Capital Project team, contractors and project managers on mechanical installations

What’s required

Qualifications

• City and Guilds parts 1 and 2 or NVQ level 3 in plumbing, or demonstrable relevant experience
• Water Regulations (WRAS) training
• Evidence of continuing professional and personal development

Experience

• Demonstrable experience relevant to the role

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of electrical installation, maintenance, testing and inspection
• Knowledge of health and safety at work, safe working practices and their relevance to the role
• Comprehensive knowledge of the core plumbing trade and of associated building services trades
• Familiarity with fault finding techniques
• Working knowledge of computer recording programmes

Checks & eligibility

• Full and clean driving licence

Other

• Good communication skills
• Reasonable level of technical ability
• Ability to travel independently and promptly between sites and community locations, including areas without public transport
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Able to work unsupervised or as part of a maintenance team
• Customer focused with a flexible approach

Nice to have

• ONC or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
• AP Water and Confined Spaces training, or ability to undertake it
• Experience in a healthcare environment
• Familiarity with planned preventative maintenance systems
• Conversant with HTMs and associated safety documentation
• JIB approved status in mechanical (electro-technical) work
• Competent to carry out portable appliance testing
• Trained First Aider at Work

What’s offered

• Recruitment and retention payment of £3,277
• Protected CPD time and training pathways
• Leadership programmes and funding for qualifications
• Induction and preceptorship programmes