Plumber-Fitter

South London and Maudsley NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in London is seeking a Fitter-Plumber to join their Estates team. The role involves undertaking various maintenance tasks to ensure safety and efficiency across Trust buildings. Applicants must have a good understanding of domestic and commercial properties, work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and be open to adjusting work patterns as required. This position supports the continuity of service in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Good general knowledge of domestic and commercial buildings.
• Ability to arrange work, parts, and materials effectively.
• Knowledge of maintenance tasks and safe working methods.

Responsibilities

• Undertake planned and reactive maintenance for the Trust.
• Understand workings of buildings and maintain engineering services.
• Work in a timely manner and record required information.
• Support colleagues across various levels and disciplines.
• Provide maintenance service to Trust buildings and properties.
• Adhere to current safety legislation and training requirements.

Job description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within SLAM for a Fitter-Plumber to join the Estates team. The Trust has four main sites and community properties, therefore applicants should be able to arrange their work, parts and materials and carry out tasks in a safe and tidy manner.

To maintain continuity of service there will be times when extra hours, altered work patterns/duties is required. The post-holder must have a good general knowledge of domestic and commercial buildings.

Responsibilities

1. To undertake planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and emergency works as demanded by a Hospital of this type. Use all skills, experience and knowledge ensuring safe working methods to carry out maintenance tasks in the most cost effective way for the Trust
2. To understand the workings of buildings, engineering services and systems in NHS/Trust premises. Ensuring that they are maintained to a high standard and that all plant and equipment are utilised in a safe and efficient manner
3. To carry out work in a timely manner as requested using the current works requisition system and ensuring that any associated information is recorded.
4. To work as part of a departmental team and where necessary support colleagues of all levels and disciplines as required.
5. To provide a maintenance service to all Trust buildings, off site properties and be able to work unsupervised.
6. To maintain continuity of service there will be times when extra hours, altered work patterns, duties or location are required.
7. To keep up to date with current legislation and attend training courses as directed by Estate Management
8. To be able to work safely in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act, current guidance and to follow any other safety policies as issued by the Trust