Plumber/Pipefitter

NHS Professionals; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Rotherham is seeking an experienced Plumber/Pipefitter to join their team. The role involves maintaining plumbing systems in accordance with healthcare compliance standards and performing necessary checks. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and hands-on experience with plumbing systems. The position offers a full-time schedule with competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rates

Flexible working options

Free DBS and training

Stakeholder pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must possess NVQ Level 3 Plumbing or equivalent plus relevant training or experience.
• Experience with heating systems and associated components is required.
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance standards is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform legionella checks and monitor temperatures in compliance with regulations.
• Undertake maintenance and emergency work for Trust properties.
• Complete tasks independently and manage materials efficiently.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 Plumbing or equivalent

Knowledge of domestic and commercial heating

Knowledge of compliance demands in healthcare

Competent in the installation of copper, plastic and iron pipework

Knowledge of all associated trades

Full driving licence

Job description

Job Summary

Plumber / Pipefitter

Location: Rotherham General Hospital, S60 2UD

Employer: Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 - £17.13 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (with some flexibility depending on departmental needs)

Job Type: Full‑time, Temp to perm (6‑12 months)

Overview

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is currently looking for an experienced Plumber/Fitter to join their busy team at Rotherham Hospital. As a Fitter Plumber, you'll need a solid understanding of estates plumbing systems, such as heating systems, boilers, and related components. Your responsibilities will include performing legionella checks, servicing thermostatic mixing valves, inspecting calorifiers and monitoring temperatures in accordance with the Approved Code of Practice (L8 & HTM).

You'll work both independently and collaboratively within a team. The right applicants will be people who are enthusiastic, physically fit, and have knowledge of controls for fault finding. Applicants should be able to organize their work, manage parts and materials efficiently, and carry out tasks safely and neatly.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake compliance monitoring, planned preventative maintenance or emergency work as required by the Trust.
• Understand the workings of engineering services and systems in NHS/Trust premises. Ensure that they are compliant, maintained to a high standard and that all plant and equipment are utilised in a safe and efficient manner.
• Provide a maintenance service to all Trust buildings, off site properties and be able to work unsupervised. Have a flexible approach to the work and be able to work beyond the normal hours of duty if required and to carry out other tasks from other disciplines should circumstances so dictate.
• Ensure work undertaken is completed in a timely manner and that appropriate records are updated through the requisite system.
• Drive between trust properties in a safe and timely manner adhering to trust policies.

Skills / Experience

• NVQ Level 3 Plumbing or equivalent plus relevant post‑apprenticeship training or equivalent experience; Level 2 may be considered if experience is suitable.
• Knowledge of domestic and commercial heating, boilers and associated components.
• Knowledge of compliance demands in healthcare.
• Competent in the installation of copper, plastic and iron pipework.
• Knowledge of all associated trades.
• Full driving licence.

About the Trust

Working at Rotherham Hospital offers a fulfilling and challenging environment where you can make a direct impact on patient care and safety. You'll work alongside a skilled and passionate team, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and training. Competitive salary packages and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Rates – work this week, get paid next week!
• First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England
• Dedicated consultants
• Flexible working options
• Free DBS and free training
• Build holiday allowance
• Support when you need it – 24/7 365 days
• Stakeholder pension scheme

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Disclaimer

Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.