Multi-Trade Crafts Person - Plumber

NHS; Wirral; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare provider as a Maintenance Plumber. In this dynamic role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the safety and functionality of plumbing systems across two busy hospitals. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining high standards of service and patient care. Work alongside a supportive team in a vibrant community, where your contributions directly impact the well-being of patients. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexibility pay, and a permanent contract in a fulfilling environment. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a reputable institution known for its commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Flexibility Pay

On-call Allowance

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Advanced Craft / City & Guilds Level 3 Plumbing or equivalent required.
• Experience in plumbing maintenance and customer service principles.

Responsibilities

• Undertake on-call duties for emergency repairs outside normal hours.
• Test and repair hot and cold water installations and sanitary appliances.

Skills

Plumbing Maintenance

Customer Service

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Flexible Working

Education

Advanced Craft / City & Guilds Level 3 Plumbing

Engineering / Building NVQ Level 2/3

Tools

Gas Equipment

Electric Water Heaters

Steam Boilers

Job description

Job summary

A vacancy has arisen for a Maintenance Plumber at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Working for the Operations and Maintenance Division, as part of a multi-discipline team providing reactive and planned preventative maintenance to Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

1. To undertake on-call duties within the trade group, as required, to ensure that emergency repairs occurring on either hospital are attended to outside of normal working hours. Increased responsibility is expected to reflect no on-site supervision.
2. To test and repair all aspects of hot and cold water installations, including pipework, storage tanks, blending valves, etc.
3. Undertaking the regular chlorination of water storage tanks, establishing that free residual chlorine levels are within safe limits before reintroducing the tank into service, conducting water temperature checks, and collecting water samples for biological testing within all trust premises.
4. Repair and servicing of all types of sanitary appliances including taps, cisterns, showers, baths, W.C.s, urinals, etc.
5. Installation and maintenance (fault finding) of electric water heaters and storage heaters.
6. Work on steam boilers and pressure systems.
7. Service and repair of all gas equipment, including boilers and other appliances, pipework, valves, and fittings. Ensure the safe use and control of gas systems within hospital properties, completing necessary documentation such as landlord certificates, in accordance with current CORGI regulations, and maintaining WHT CORGI registration status.

About us

All new colleagues can expect a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first contact. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is located on The Wirral peninsula, known for its stunning coastline and countryside, offering great activities for residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in North West England, with the only Emergency Department on the Wirral. We provide high-quality acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, serving a population of approximately 400,000 across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales, and beyond.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide, with a financial turnover exceeding £337 million.

The Wirral is easily accessible via motorway, train, bus, or ferry, and is within reach of Liverpool, Chester, Manchester, and North Wales.

Details

• Date posted: 09 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 4
• Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 per annum plus approximately £3,300 flexibility pay and on-call allowance
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 408-25-191-B
• Job locations: Arrowe Park & Clatterbridge Hospital, Arrowe Park Road, Wirral, CH49 5PE

Job description

Please see the attached Job overview and Job description for further details about the 'Multi-Trade Craftsperson - Plumber' position at WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• Essential: Advanced Craft / City & Guilds Level 3 Plumbing or equivalent, studied during a recognised apprenticeship.
• Desirable: Engineering / Building NVQ Level 2/3 qualification, allowing multi-skilled work.

Personal Attributes

• Customer service principles and practice
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Flexible working approach
• Ability to manage and meet PPM deadlines
• Self-motivated, honest, and reliable

Other Requirements

• Demonstrate broad technical knowledge and experience of plumbing maintenance work.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manufacturers’ literature.
• Ability to work sensitively and compassionately near patients/public in various settings.

Additional information

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and requires a Criminal Records check from each country of residence in the last 10 years if applicable. Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome; further details available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.