Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Plumber to work within a busy hospital environment, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on water services, drainage, heating and associated mechanical systems. The successful candidate will have previous experience working within healthcare or other critical environments and a sound understanding of HTM (Health Technical Memoranda) regulations, particularly in relation to water hygiene and legionella control.

The Maintenance Plumber will be working across various hospital departments, including a psychiatric ward, requiring a professional approach, strong awareness of patient safety, and adherence to strict compliance and safeguarding procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive plumbing repairs across the hospital estate.
• Maintain domestic hot and cold-water systems in accordance with HTM 04-01 requirements.
• Undertake water temperature monitoring, TMV servicing, flushing regimes and associated compliance tasks.
• Diagnose and repair faults on pipework, sanitary ware, drainage systems, pumps, valves and associated equipment.
• Conduct minor installation and modification works as required.
• Assist with legionella control measures and water hygiene management.
• Complete maintenance records, permits and compliance documentation accurately.
• Respond promptly to emergency call-outs and system failures.
• Work safely within clinical and non-clinical areas, ensuring minimum disruption to patients and staff.
• Comply with all Health & Safety procedures, infection control policies and NHS/site-specific protocols.
• Support maintenance activities within secure and psychiatric ward areas while maintaining professional conduct and awareness of vulnerable service users.
• Liaise with engineering teams, contractors and hospital staff to ensure effective service delivery.

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing and Heating (minimum requirement).
• Proven experience in a maintenance plumbing role.
• An understanding of HTM regulations, particularly HTM 04-01 beneficial.
• Experience working in hospitals, healthcare facilities, mental health facilities or other highly regulated environments beneficial, Commercial building maintenance also accepted
• Knowledge of water hygiene and legionella control procedures.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred).

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 3 Plumbing & Heating.
• City & Guilds Plumbing qualifications.
• Legionella Awareness / Water Hygiene certification.
• Experience within NHS, private healthcare or mental health facilities.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and healthcare compliance procedures.
• Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to undergo screening.

Personal Attributes

• Professional and reliable.
• Able to work calmly within sensitive healthcare environments.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and compliance.
• Respectful and patient-focused approach.
• Team player with a flexible attitude.

For more details or to apply, please send your CV to Liam Hargate at Coyle Personnel

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