Plumber

TN United Kingdom; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking proactive Plumbers/Heating Engineers to join their team in Blackburn. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, focusing on maintenance across key healthcare facilities. The ideal candidate will possess advanced technical skills and a commitment to service excellence. With a competitive salary and benefits package, this position is perfect for individuals looking to grow their careers while making a significant impact in the community. Join a team that values your expertise and offers ongoing professional development.

Benefits

24 Days Annual Leave

Life Cover

Employee Discount Schemes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning Opportunities

Employee Referral Rewards

Access to Employee Networks

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing and heating engineering for maintenance work.
• Understanding of health and safety standards and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance across hospital facilities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and standards.

Skills

Plumbing

Heating Engineering

Customer Service

Technical Diagram Interpretation

Education

Approved Apprenticeship

NVQ Qualification

Tools

LTHW Systems

TMVs

Drainage Systems

Potable Water Systems

Job description

Equans is looking for 2 Plumbers to join our team in Blackburn on a permanent basis for our Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview:

We are seeking a proactive, enthusiastic, and motivated Plumber/Heating Engineer for maintenance work across Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital. The role involves working with a team of onsite engineers who will integrate into the technical team. The individual should aim to expand their professional qualifications, ensuring robust and reliable cover for our client.

The Plumber / Heating Engineer will primarily be based at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and will be responsible for maintaining standards within the hospitals. They will provide technical guidance on mechanical systems, including plumbing and water systems, ensuring compliant and efficient service delivery. The candidate should have advanced technical knowledge in more than one skill area and will participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota (additional pay applies). Working hours are 40 hours per week.

Basic Duties include:

1. First Fix Reactive Response and Rectification, including fault finding and resolution.
2. Second Fix Reactive Response, supporting colleagues and providing technical advice.
3. Planned Maintenance, ensuring contractual compliance and adherence to legislation and industry standards.
4. Planning, prioritising, and resourcing projects.
5. Ensuring compliance with statutory and company procedures, including H&S and environmental regulations.
6. Installing, commissioning, and servicing plant and equipment.
7. Diagnosing faults, commissioning systems, and monitoring performance through PPM programs.
8. Flexible working hours as required.
9. Administering and completing relevant paperwork.
10. Developing effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
11. Maintaining a professional appearance and manner.
12. Attending training for personal and business development.
13. Holding a full driving licence.
14. Reporting issues to the Technical Services Supervisor/Manager.

Impact:

The individual will play a vital role in ensuring that operations are legally and contractually compliant, representing excellence in service delivery.

Complexity:

We seek a driven individual who can add expertise to our building maintenance team, demonstrate flexibility, and establish good working relationships. The candidate should have ambitions for career progression. A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered.

Qualifications or Required Experience:

• Approved apprenticeship or relevant practical experience.
• Understanding of risk assessments and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety standards.
• Ability to interpret technical diagrams and work from plans.
• Experience with LTHW, TMVs, Sentinel testing, pipework, valves, drainage, potable water systems.
• Knowledge of Vented and Unvented systems, PPM & reactive work.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• NVQ qualification.
• Water Regulations Certificate.
• Good computer skills.
• Fire Extinguisher certification.

What we offer:

Competitive salary and benefits, including:

• 24 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Life Cover equal to one year's salary.
• Employee discount schemes.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Two CSR days per year.
• Learning opportunities and professional development.
• Employee referral rewards.
• Access to employee networks supporting diversity and inclusion.

Who are we?

Equans is a global leader in energy services, operating in over 50 countries with nearly 50,000 employees and an annual turnover of over €17 billion. In the UK & Ireland, we provide technical, FM, regeneration, and energy services, specializing in smart buildings, green mobility, and renewable energy solutions. We are part of the Bouygues group.

Next steps:

If interested, please register, apply, and track your application. Our Resourcing Team will review your application and contact you.

We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities, reflecting our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

You must have the right to work in the UK. We do not offer relocation packages. Some roles may require a Disclosure check.