Trainee Maintenance Plumber - Annex 21 - Royal Site

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a motivated maintenance trainee plumber to undertake maintenance and alterations of essential mechanical systems in Liverpool. The role involves analyzing faults and performing general plumbing tasks, ensuring high service levels to staff and patients. A background in plumbing certifications is required for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a healthcare setting is essential.
• Knowledge of sanitary plumbing is needed.
• Understanding of domestic heating systems and appliances.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and alterations.
• Shadow a member of the mechanical team.
• Respond to active plumbing problems.

Skills

Ability to analyze faults

General plumbing maintenance

Ability to prioritize workloads

Education

Course 596 Plumbing Advanced Craft Certificates

Course 596 Plumbing Craft Certificate

Job description

Job summary

37.5 Hours per weekThe Maintenance department is looking to recruit a maintenance trainee plumber.The role will undertake planned maintenance and alterations of essential mechanical systems across the diverse building services of the Trust estate. This includes Aintree, Royal Liverpool and Broad Green.You will need to have the ability to analyse faults , undertake rectifications and be able to advice on system improvements to ensure continuity and improvement of service. You will shadow a member of our mechanical team.We are seeking a highly motivated and professional individual who has the ability to prioritise workloads, identify potential improvement within their discipline and be proactive in providing a high level of service to staff, patients and site visitors.

Main duties of the job

As a plumber within the Estates department, you will be responsible for carrying out essential alterations and maintenance of mechanical services within the trusts building portfolio.Typical duties within your role may include, general plumbing maintenance tasks, PPMs, small installations and to respond to active problems.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum (Annex 21 = 70% of Salary )

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-CEF-149-25

Job locations

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

Job description Job responsibilities

37.5 Hours per weekThe Maintenance department is looking to recruit a maintenance trainee plumber.The role will undertake planned maintenance and alterations of essential mechanical systems across the diverse building services of the Trust estate. This includes Aintree, Royal Liverpool and Broad Green.You will need to have the ability to analyse faults , undertake rectifications and be able to advice on system improvements to ensure continuity and improvement of service. You will shadow a member of our mechanical team.We are seeking a highly motivated and professional individual who has the ability to prioritise workloads, identify potential improvement within their discipline and be proactive in providing a high level of service to staff, patients and site visitors.

As a plumber within the Estates department, you will be responsible for carrying out essential alterations and maintenance of mechanical services within the trusts building portfolio.Typical duties within your role may include, general plumbing maintenance tasks, PPMs, small installations and to respond to active problems.

Job description Job responsibilities

37.5 Hours per weekThe Maintenance department is looking to recruit a maintenance trainee plumber.The role will undertake planned maintenance and alterations of essential mechanical systems across the diverse building services of the Trust estate. This includes Aintree, Royal Liverpool and Broad Green.You will need to have the ability to analyse faults , undertake rectifications and be able to advice on system improvements to ensure continuity and improvement of service. You will shadow a member of our mechanical team.We are seeking a highly motivated and professional individual who has the ability to prioritise workloads, identify potential improvement within their discipline and be proactive in providing a high level of service to staff, patients and site visitors.

As a plumber within the Estates department, you will be responsible for carrying out essential alterations and maintenance of mechanical services within the trusts building portfolio.Typical duties within your role may include, general plumbing maintenance tasks, PPMs, small installations and to respond to active problems.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Course 596 Plumbing Advanced Craft Certificates (course ref. 596-2) o Sanitary plumbing o Installation & Maintenance of Domestic Heating Systems & Appliances OR
• o Course 596 Plumbing Craft Certificate (course ref 596-1) TOGETHER with o Course 599 Construction Services Welding Advances Craft (course ref 599-2)

Experience Essential

• Demonstrable relevant experience in a healthcare setting

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Course 596 Plumbing Advanced Craft Certificates (course ref. 596-2) o Sanitary plumbing o Installation & Maintenance of Domestic Heating Systems & Appliances OR
• o Course 596 Plumbing Craft Certificate (course ref 596-1) TOGETHER with o Course 599 Construction Services Welding Advances Craft (course ref 599-2)

Experience Essential

• Demonstrable relevant experience in a healthcare setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)