Plumber Technician

NHS National Services Scotland; Ayr; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Plumber Technician at a leading healthcare provider in Ayrshire. This role involves working within a collaborative team to deliver essential plumbing services across multiple sites, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality in a hospital environment. The ideal candidate will possess a City & Guilds Craft Certificate and have experience in building services, particularly in water and heating systems. Join a dedicated workforce committed to providing the best possible care and support to the community, while enjoying the benefits of a supportive and respectful workplace culture.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Craft Certificate or equivalent is essential.
• Experience in hospital building services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in multi-site installation and maintenance services.
• Work collaboratively to ensure efficient engineering services.

Skills

Plumbing

Building Services

Communication

Mechanical Skills

Electrical Skills

IT Skills

Education

City & Guilds Craft Certificate

Recognised Apprenticeship

Tools

CaFM System

Tools for Plumbing

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

Position:

An opportunity has arisen for permanent Plumber Technician based at University Hospital Ayr.

What you will do:

An opportunity has arisen in the South Sector Estates Department for a suitably experienced Plumber Technician. A City & Guilds Craft Certificate/Level 3 Certificate, or equivalent for the trade is essential.

You will assist in the provision of a comprehensive multi-site installation, maintenance and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) service and to maximise the efficiency and quality of the mechanical, electrical and environmental services of NHS Ayrshire & Arran using resources available.

Experience in building services within a hospital environment including water and heating systems and the use of an electronic based CaFM system would be an advantage. Following completion of a recognised apprenticeship and having gained extensive experience in this field, you will be part of a team reporting directly to the Building Supervisor, responsible for the delivery of engineering services within a hospital environment and across community premises. You should be able to demonstrate versatility and experience on a range of complex engineering maintenance work task schedules in addition to being an effective communicator.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

1. Complete recognised apprenticeship/City & Guilds Craft Certificate
2. Trade experience and Driving licence
3. Working in conjunction with all other engineering and building supervisors
4. General high level of varied engineering skills and competencies
5. Ability to communicate clearly and precisely to a wide range of people
6. Self-motivated, able to work on own initiative
7. Good IM&T skills
8. Evidence of good and effective communications skills
9. Ability to work under pressure and respond to timescales
10. Professional and positive approach.

Hours:

37 per week (8.00am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 1.00pm Friday)

You will also be required to take part in an on-call rota and be able to work at other hospitals within Ayrshire to meet the demands of the service. Due to the requirement to participate in an on-call rota it is desirable that the successful applicant should live no more than 30 minutes travelling time from the hospital.

Driving Licence:

A driving licence is essential for this role.

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