St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Water Safety Craftsperson

The closing date is 26 June 2025

Job summary

The Water Safety Craftsperson plays a critical role within the Estates & Facilities Division at St George's Hospital.

This position involves 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.

Details

Date posted

12 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,944 to £34,937 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-NN-7236472-E&A-Z

Job locations

St Georges Hospital Site

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT


Job description

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.

Job description

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

Essential

  • Experience in Engineering

Desirable

  • Healthcare Experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant Engineering Training Certificates

Desirable

  • Engineering Degree
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in Engineering

Desirable

  • Healthcare Experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant Engineering Training Certificates

Desirable

  • Engineering Degree

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 details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Hospital Site

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Hospital Site

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Operational Estates

Syed Zaidi

syed.zaidi@stgeorges.nhs.uk

07738672879

Details

Date posted

12 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,944 to £34,937 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-NN-7236472-E&A-Z

Job locations

St Georges Hospital Site

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT


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