Water Safety Craftsperson - Plumber

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the City of London is seeking a Water Safety Craftsperson - Plumber. This position involves routine maintenance and inspections of water systems, ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have relevant engineering training and experience. Salary ranges from £33,094 to £36,195 per year, pro rata inclusive of HCAS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of water systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults in systems and supervise staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Experience in Engineering

Education

Relevant Engineering Training Certificates

Job description

Overview

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Water Safety Craftsperson - Plumber within the Estates & Facilities Division at St George's Hospital. The closing date is 07 October 2025.

The Water Safety Craftsperson - Plumber plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and operational integrity of water systems across the Trust's sites. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, inspections, compliance with safety standards, and addressing water safety incidents promptly and efficiently.

Main duties of the job

The primary duties include conducting regular inspections and maintenance of water systems, performing temperature monitoring, flushing outlets, and collecting water samples for testing. The role involves logging activities using ZetaSafe, generating reports, addressing system issues, implementing corrective measures, and overseeing water treatment systems, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations.

About us

At St George's Hospital, we are committed to providing high-quality healthcare services. Working within our Estates & Facilities Division means contributing to a safe and efficient environment for patients, staff, and visitors. We value teamwork, continuous professional development, and a commitment to our Trust's values of Excellence, Kindness, Responsibility, and Respect.

Job responsibilities

The Water Safety Craftsperson is responsible for diagnosing and repairing faults, supervising lower-grade staff and contractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Duties include using control systems like TREND BMS, participating in emergency response, and contributing to energy efficiency initiatives. The role requires multi-skilling across various trades, prioritising tasks, and maintaining accurate maintenance records.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience in Engineering

Qualifications

• Relevant Engineering Training Certificates

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.

Employer name

St George\'s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£33,094 to £36,195 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)