Plumber

The post holder will carry out a wide range of duties covering all aspects of plumbing maintenance and installation across Trust properties.

Responsibilities include

Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance of plumbing systems and equipment. Installation, maintenance and repair of sanitary ware, water services, drainage systems and associated pipework. Investigation and rectification of plumbing faults and system failures. Clearing drainage blockages and undertaking routine inspections of drainage infrastructure. Measuring, fabricating and installing plumbing components and systems. Working from technical drawings, specifications and instructions without direct supervision. Recording completed works, materials used and labour details through the Estates helpdesk system and handheld devices. Supporting minor maintenance activities across other engineering disciplines where appropriate. Erecting and dismantling modular scaffold systems in accordance with training and procedures. Isolating and disconnecting electrical supplies to equipment when undertaking plumbing repairs or replacement. Maintaining compliance with Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), statutory regulations, British Standards and Trust procedures. Working safely within occupied healthcare environments, including wards and patient areas. Providing advice and guidance to colleagues, contractors and users of Trust facilities regarding plumbing systems and safe working practices. Participating in emergency and out-of-hours maintenance activities as required.