Senior NHS Maintenance Plumber – Complex Systems & Safety

NHS Professionals; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates - work this week

24/7 support

Multi locational shifts

Bank shift portal access

Flexible shift options

Training and development opportunities

Holiday allowance accrual

Stakeholder pension

Job summary

NHS Professionals is seeking a Specialist Maintenance Plumber and Estates Technician (Mechanical) for Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading. You will lead diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance of complex plumbing and mechanical plant, including pressurised water systems and drainage, across acute hospital buildings, with emphasis on safety and healthcare standards.

You will act as the designated Water Safety CP, oversee HTM 04-01 compliance with the Water Safety Group, and supervise

Qualifications

• Substantial post-qualification experience maintaining complex plumbing and mechanical systems in healthcare or large facilities.
• Experience supervising junior staff, apprentices, or coordinating contractors.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations (COSHH, CDM, Permit to Work).
• Knowledge of HTM 04-01, HBNs, and water hygiene in acute hospital settings.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical faults in central boiler plants, distribution mains, and water systems.
• Lead testing and commissioning of new mechanical installations with compliance to standards.
• Overhaul plant room equipment, pumps, valves and water storage tanks; manage emergencies in critical areas.
• Coordinate external plumbing and water treatment contractors; ensure RAMS and permits to work are followed.

Skills

Advanced fault-finding

Leadership

Communication

Digital systems literacy

Tools

CAFM software

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Job description

NHS Professionals is seeking a Specialist Maintenance Plumber and Estates Technician (Mechanical) for Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading. You will lead diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance of complex plumbing and mechanical plant, including pressurised water systems and drainage, across acute hospital buildings, with emphasis on safety and healthcare standards.

You will act as the designated Water Safety CP, oversee HTM 04-01 compliance with the Water Safety Group, and supervise