Plumber

Concept Resources; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Technician (Plumber) to maintain mechanical systems across healthcare sites. Responsibilities include planned and reactive plumbing, fault finding, and compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a plumbing qualification and experience in maintenance. The role offers competitive hourly rates, NHS pension scheme, and a favorable leave policy, ensuring job security and progression in a vital healthcare environment.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Paid on-call enhancements

Job security and progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical/plumbing maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing and mechanical maintenance (planned and reactive).
• Ensure compliance with HTMs, Gas Safety Regulations, and NHS standards.
• Work with electronic job systems to log and close work orders.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Health & Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Plumbing qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Job description

Band: NHS Agenda for Change – Band 5

Hourly Rate: £14.50 – £17.70 per hour (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week

Employer: NHS Trust

Location: Trust sites (multi-site working)

The Role

We are recruiting a Band 5 Technician (Plumber) to join an NHS Estates Maintenance team, delivering planned, reactive, and preventative mechanical and plumbing works across healthcare sites. This role is critical to keeping clinical and non-clinical environments safe, compliant, and operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Plumbing and mechanical maintenance (planned and reactive)
• Fault finding on hot & cold water systems, heating, gas and plant
• Compliance with HTMs, Gas Safety Regulations, and NHS standards
• Use of electronic job systems to log and close work orders
• Water safety duties and Legionella control (where trained)
• Escorting and supervising contractors
• Participation in the on-call rota (additional payment applies)

Essential Requirements

• Plumbing qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Proven experience in mechanical / plumbing maintenance
• Strong Health & Safety awareness
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• NHS estates experience
• Gas Safe registration
• Water Safety / HTM competent person experience IOSH or equivalent H&S qualification

What’s on Offer

• £14.50 – £17.70 per hour (Band 5 equivalent)
• NHS pension scheme
• 27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (rising with service)
• Paid on-call enhancements
• Long-term job security and progression