Plumbing & Heating Engineer – On-Call, Training & Growth

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRP allowance (bonus)

NHS Pension

Vehicle provided for working hours

On-site parking

Training programme

Career development

Health & wellbeing support

Counselling service

Salary sacrifice schemes

DBS check paid

Annual leave 27–33 days

Job summary

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled Plumber/Heating Engineer to join our maintenance team at Lowestoft. The role involves a comprehensive service across Suffolk and Norfolk sites, with emphasis on safety, fault finding, and compliance.

Training will be provided where needed, with opportunities for career development. Candidate should be flexible and motivated; Gas Safe registration is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Two years experience with high technical versatility and flexibility.
• Gas safety knowledge or willingness to train is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence is required to operate Trust vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive maintenance services including planned, routine, and reactive tasks.
• Repair and maintain a wide range of mechanical services and equipment on site.
• Fault finding and diagnosis; ensure estate is safe and compliant.
• Participate in On-Call rota for out-of-hours cover.

Skills

Two years experience

Technical versatility

Flexibility

Maintenance skills

Education

Apprenticeship or City & Guilds/NVQ in mechanical eng/plumbing

Driving licence (UK)

Gas Safe registration (desirable)

Job description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled Plumber/Heating Engineer to join our maintenance team at Lowestoft. The role involves a comprehensive service across Suffolk and Norfolk sites, with emphasis on safety, fault finding, and compliance.

Training will be provided where needed, with opportunities for career development. Candidate should be flexible and motivated; Gas Safe registration is preferred but not essential.