Job summary
We now have an opportunity for an experienced Plumber to join our Estates Team. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is seeking a stimulating and challenging role who can function under pressure in a multiskilling environment.
The Trust is expanding its property portfolio as an integrated Health Care provider and as a result, a full-time vacancy has arisen within the Estates Department for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician (Mechanical/Plumber). The Estates Team provides planned and reactive maintenance and emergency call-out services 24/7, 365 days a year to 96 buildings across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Heating systems and water supply is crucial for a successful NHS. Plumbers in the NHS make sure these are safe and in good working order.
If you're looking for a new challenge and have the above skills and experience, we would very much welcome your application.
This post includes a £5,000 Recruitment and Retention Premia per annum
Main duties of the job
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides a planned, preventative and responsive repairs service to ensure that the facilities within an NHS facility are maintained to an excellent standard. In the role of Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician (Mechanical/Plumber), you will undertake works including reactive and PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance). Works could include leak detection/repair, replacement pipeworks, water temperature checks, plant room/boiler room checks, flushing, servicing and/or replacement of thermostatic mixer valves, water sampling and much more.
The role provides a very diverse range of activities and as such will provide a great opportunity to use a wide range of skills. The role covers all sites serviced by our Estates Team and you will be provided with a Trust vehicle and stock to carry out your duties.
Normal working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. There is also the opportunity to participate in an on-call rota which provides potential for additional earnings.
Applicants should demonstrate previous plumbing experience, gained ideally with a maintenance team within a Healthcare environment. However, candidates with experience gained within a commercial setting (hotels, shops and schools etc) will also be considered, subject to the demonstration of strong transferable skills. You should be able to demonstrate strong plumbing skills along with ideally an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in plumbing.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a plumber in the NHS, your work includes:
planned preventative maintenance (PPM)reactive maintenanceknowledge of Building Management Systemstesting equipment and systemsimprovements and installationstraining and developmentall aspects of plumbing, drainage and heating work including fault findingLegionella work
Applicants must have relevant mechanical qualifications and/or relevant experience in a maintenance environment and the ability to work across other trades.
On appointment, you will attend a five-day mechanical to electrical conversion training course enabling you to work across both mechanical and electrical disciplines. You may be requested to participate in the on-call rota for out of hours emergencies, covering all properties maintained by the Trust, which will attract a retainer payment and overtime. In additional to your annual salary, a payment of £5,000 pa RRP will be paid. Operating as a mobile Multiskilled Maintenance Technician, you will receive your work on a handheld device from the Estates and Facilities Help Desk and Team Leader. You will be expected to organise your daily workload ensuring you complete the tasks in the given priorities and have the ability to work unsupervised using own professional knowledge, experience and training.
You'll often work alongside other estates services staff assisting to ensure all mechanical systems, equipment and plant are statutory compliant keeping the Estates Management Team informed of all noncompliance issues and any potential risks identified. You will be working hands on and provide professional and technical advice to other Estates and Facilities staff, Trust Capital staff and contractors. You will be expected to work at any of the Trust premises.
A full UK driving licence is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likeilood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a plumber in the NHS, your work includes:
planned preventative maintenance (PPM)reactive maintenanceknowledge of Building Management Systemstesting equipment and systemsimprovements and installationstraining and developmentall aspects of plumbing, drainage and heating work including fault findingLegionella work
Applicants must have relevant mechanical qualifications and/or relevant experience in a maintenance environment and the ability to work across other trades.
On appointment, you will attend a five-day mechanical to electrical conversion training course enabling you to work across both mechanical and electrical disciplines. You may be requested to participate in the on-call rota for out of hours emergencies, covering all properties maintained by the Trust, which will attract a retainer payment and overtime. In additional to your annual salary, a payment of £5,000 pa RRP will be paid. Operating as a mobile Multiskilled Maintenance Technician, you will receive your work on a handheld device from the Estates and Facilities Help Desk and Team Leader. You will be expected to organise your daily workload ensuring you complete the tasks in the given priorities and have the ability to work unsupervised using own professional knowledge, experience and training.
You'll often work alongside other estates services staff assisting to ensure all mechanical systems, equipment and plant are statutory compliant keeping the Estates Management Team informed of all noncompliance issues and any potential risks identified. You will be working hands on and provide professional and technical advice to other Estates and Facilities staff, Trust Capital staff and contractors. You will be expected to work at any of the Trust premises.
A full UK driving licence is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likeilood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed craft apprenticeship or recongnised training with significant experience
- City and Guilds or equivalent advanced craft certificate in appropriate discipline
- Health and Safety Certificate
Desirable
- ONC/HNC Engineering
- Management qualification
- Advanced Health and Safety Certificate
Training
Essential
- Legionella Awareness
- Asbestos Awareness
- Risk Assessments
Desirable
- ACS training for Gas equipment
- First Aid
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Full UK driving license for driving Trust vehicles
- Participate in the Out of Hours On Call Rota
Skills
Essential
- IT skills, use of mobile devices used in conjunction with the delivery of estates maintenance
- Good communication skills both written and verbal at all levels of authority
- Adaptable to change as required
- Able to work in a well in a team and as a lone worker
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act
- Approved Codes of Practice and current regulations in relation to own discipline
Desirable
- Knowledge of Approved Codes of Practice / Health Technical Memoranda in relation to NHS Estate and other disciplines
Experience
Essential
- Maintenance of building services and mechanical plant /equipment servicing and repairs
Desirable
- Multi skilling across all estates disciplines
Physical requirements
Essential
- Capable of climbing ladders and scaffolding, working at heights and in confined spaces.
- Carry out manual handling tasks
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed craft apprenticeship or recongnised training with significant experience
- City and Guilds or equivalent advanced craft certificate in appropriate discipline
- Health and Safety Certificate
Desirable
- ONC/HNC Engineering
- Management qualification
- Advanced Health and Safety Certificate
Training
Essential
- Legionella Awareness
- Asbestos Awareness
- Risk Assessments
Desirable
- ACS training for Gas equipment
- First Aid
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Full UK driving license for driving Trust vehicles
- Participate in the Out of Hours On Call Rota
Skills
Essential
- IT skills, use of mobile devices used in conjunction with the delivery of estates maintenance
- Good communication skills both written and verbal at all levels of authority
- Adaptable to change as required
- Able to work in a well in a team and as a lone worker
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act
- Approved Codes of Practice and current regulations in relation to own discipline
Desirable
- Knowledge of Approved Codes of Practice / Health Technical Memoranda in relation to NHS Estate and other disciplines
Experience
Essential
- Maintenance of building services and mechanical plant /equipment servicing and repairs
Desirable
- Multi skilling across all estates disciplines
Physical requirements
Essential
- Capable of climbing ladders and scaffolding, working at heights and in confined spaces.
- Carry out manual handling tasks
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
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.
