Plumbers

Sodexo; Manchester; On-site; GBP 41,654,000 - 56,358,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

27 days holiday

Pension scheme

Training courses

Job summary

Sodexo is recruiting an NHS-focused Plumber for Manchester Foundation NHS Trust. You will maintain water systems, manage repairs, and support infection control through compliant sanitation and mechanical upkeep.

You will work with clinical teams and external contractors to ensure safe, reliable plumbing services in a fast-paced hospital environment, contributing to high-quality care and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 required and NHS/healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• L8 Legionella control knowledge is expected.
• CAFM systems experience (Planet/Concerto) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive plumbing maintenance, including installation, reactive repairs, and planned preventative maintenance of water systems and sanitary fixtures.
• Handle complex mechanical services: hot/cold water, heating systems, pumps, compressors, and calorifiers.
• Interpret drawings, install, commission, and test plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Follow health and safety regulations and safe systems of work in live healthcare environments.
• Participate in emergency response and on-call duties outside normal hours.
• Diagnose faults and repair complex plant, including Legionella control and water safety systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and external agencies for compliant maintenance.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3

Tools

Planet/Concerto CAFM

Job description

Plumbers play a crucial role within the hospital team by embodying and supporting the core values of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Their work demonstrates a commitment to compassion and patient centred care by ensuring that the hospital's plumbing systems are safe, reliable, and efficiently maintained, an essential foundation for delivering effective healthcare services and supporting patient recovery. Using innovative plumbing technologies and data driven maintenance approaches, plumbers contribute significantly to the hospital's ongoing efforts towards operational excellence, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. Their expertise helps optimise water management, reduce waste, and implement eco friendly solutions that align with the Trust's commitment to sustainable practices. Collaboration is fundamental to this role. Plumbers work closely with healthcare professionals, facilities management teams, engineers, and external contractors to ensure that the hospital's plumbing infrastructure operates seamlessly and safely. This teamwork ensures the continuous availability of clean water, proper sanitation, and effective waste disposal, factors that are vital for infection control and overall patient safety. The plumbing team helps uphold the safety, functionality, and sustainability of the hospital's essential systems. Their skilled work supports the broader mission of delivering high quality, equitable care by providing a safe and hygienic environment for patients, staff, and visitors alike. The expertise and dedication of plumbers enhance the hospital's capacity to maintain a resilient healthcare facility, making them an invaluable and highly valued part of the healthcare team. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, with equivalency confirmed via a Statement of Comparability from ENIC where qualifications have been gained out with the UK. Join the dedicated Hard FM team at Manchester Foundation NHS Trust and be part of a vital healthcare environment where your plumbing expertise makes a real difference. In this role, you will ensure strict compliance with Sodexo and Trust safety standards, providing essential maintenance and repairs in a fast paced, multi disciplinary setting. Whether working in office areas, clinical rooms, circulation spaces, or external environments, you will play a key role in maintaining the operational integrity of the hospital. If you are looking to apply your plumbing skills in a meaningful way within one of the UK's leading NHS trusts, this is your opportunity to join a professional team committed to excellence in healthcare support services. Career progression for the caring profession.

What You'll Do:

• Comprehensive plumbing maintenance and repair expertise, including installation, reactive repairs, and planned preventative maintenance of water systems, pipework, sanitary fixtures, and associated equipment
• Experience with complex mechanical services, such as hot and cold water systems, heating systems, pumps, compressors, and calorifiers, ensuring compliance with safety and water quality standards
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications, and carry out installation, commissioning, and testing of plumbing and mechanical systems accurately
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, including safe systems of work, permits, and hazard management when working in live healthcare environments
• Participation in emergency response and out of hours oncall duties, providing rapid and effective repairs in urgent and potentially hazardous situations
• Proficiency in fault diagnosis and repairs on complex plant and equipment, including water safety systems, Legionella control, and mechanical plant
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and external agencies to ensure efficient and compliant maintenance operations

What You Bring:

• NVQ Level 3 qualification required
• Experience in NHS and Healthcare Environment.
• Strong Problem Solving and Communication Skills
• Ability to identify problems, understand key issues and investigate alternatives.
• L8 Control of Legionella
• CAFM system i.e. Planet/ Concerto

About Sodexo At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of Onsite Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents and Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

• Salary hourly rate including RRP is £18.19 per hour that equates to £35,572.88 per annum
• 1.5x rate (not guaranteed) optional overtime
• 27 days holiday per year
• Unlock new skills with our funded courses, available through Sodexo
• Excellent Pension Package
• Location is Manchester Foundation NHS Trust Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL