Plumber Technician

NHS National Services Scotland; Ayr; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking a Plumber Technician for a permanent position at University Hospital Ayr. The role involves providing comprehensive installation and maintenance services across multiple sites, ensuring efficient mechanical and electrical systems. Candidates must hold a City & Guilds Craft Certificate and have relevant trade experience, with a focus on teamwork and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Complete recognised apprenticeship/City & Guilds Craft Certificate.
• Trade experience and driving licence required.
• General high level of varied engineering skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation, maintenance, and PPM services.
• Work collaboratively with engineering and building supervisors.
• Demonstrate versatility in complex engineering maintenance tasks.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Engineering skills

IM&T skills

Education

City & Guilds Craft Certificate

Recognised apprenticeship

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.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

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.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

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

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

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

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.

Informal enquiries to Paul Reid, Estate Officer on 01292 614384 or alternatively by email [e-mail]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit here for further information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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• Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk

We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.