Main area Plumber Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (On Call Rota) Job ref 435-PB3609
Employer East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Preston Hospital Town Preston Salary £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum plus (£3,492 RRP + Overtime + shift enhancements) Salary period Yearly Closing 15/05/2026 23:59
Maintenance Plumber
Band 4
We are a shared service run by the NHS, hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust on behalf of the partner Trusts of Lancashire and South Cumbria. The aim is to bring services more closely together so that we can deliver the best service possible to each of our partner organisations.
Job overview
We are seeking a Plumber to join our team to help keep our hospital environment safe, operational and supporting the health and wellbeing of our patients, staff and visitors. The role involves planned maintenance and emergency repairs, with no two days the same.
Main duties of the job
You will be issued with our recognisable uniform and work as part of a team of six colleagues carrying out planned preventative maintenance, repairs to engineering plant and equipment. You will work independently, but will also support other staff and contractors, often working outside normal hours.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers, colleagues, contractors and trust‑wide service users.
* Liaise with contractors, utility suppliers, professional parties and other service users during normal working hours and out of hours whilst on call.
* Provide operational advisory support to Trust staff and managers to ensure compliance with all safety standards and procedures.
* Advise the Senior Estates Officer and/or Senior Hospital Staff (Duty Manager on call/Directorate Managers) on maintenance issues outside of normal office hours.
* Respond to estates related incidents and liaise with other members of the Trust’s staff who request assistance.
* Liaise with wards and departments to ensure requested work is specified correctly to meet the users’ needs, provided efficiently and completed within the agreed priority response periods.
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections and testing to ensure compliance in line with Trust procedure and statutory requirements.
* Refer to and understand Engineering/Technical drawings, specifications and technical manuals.
* Assist in commissioning of mechanical services, plant and equipment.
* Understand the workings of mechanical and plumbing systems within all Trust properties. Test, diagnose and repair faults on these systems, dealing with new situations as they arise and passing on knowledge to others.
* Carry out maintenance of complex systems including boilers, heating and DHW systems, pressurised systems, water systems, tanks, rain water systems, lead flashings, drains, sewers, air conditioning systems, building management systems, catering equipment, heat exchangers, plant and equipment in mortuary and theatres and other hospital fixed plant.
* Be prepared to work in hazardous areas, confined spaces and on contaminated equipment, taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment in accordance with Trust policy and safe working procedures.
* Be fully conversant with all Trust policies and procedures including Fire Safety, Infection Control, Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH Regulations and Manual Handling guidance and safe systems of work.
* Identify and prioritise own work load and that of others when appropriate and actively participate in the operation of the performance management information system, including the completion of all paperwork required by the scheme in a timely manner.
* Assist with and support the Trusts Engineering Officers in project work, new equipment testing and commissioning, specifications, surveys, costing and other similar duties. Undertake inspections for pre‑installations and investigate services required for new equipment and carry out minor installation improvement works.
* Keep plans, electronic and hard copy records, spreadsheets and data up to date and ensure records are accurate.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
* Attained a recognised craft certified qualification (e.g. City and Guilds qualification or NVQ level 3).
* Relevant credited technical qualification.
* Attained or working towards a technical qualification in a specialist area.
* Attained a recognised and certified supervisory/leadership/management qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
* Proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedures.
* Be able to demonstrate competences in a maintenance plumbing role.
* Be able to demonstrate continued training across traditional trade groups.
* Previous experience of working in the NHS or large complex building service installations (non‑domestic).
Benefits
27 annual leave holidays plus bank holidays.
Equal opportunities statement
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of BAME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.
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