Overview
An enthusiastic, conscientious and dedicated maintenance craftsperson (Plumbing / plumber) to join a team of engineering technicians responsible for the maintenance and repair of plumbing and mechanical related plant and equipment at buildings maintained by CHoICE Facilities Services. The role will require the post holder to undertake the role of Competent Person (CP) as defined within Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 00 for multiple engineer services and support CHoICE to meet its statutory, mandatory and best practice commitments to its existing partners.
As part of the role, the post holder will be required to be flexible and have a wide ranging knowledge of plumbing related systems to ensure maintenance, repair and installation activities can be completed in the most efficient and effective manner whilst providing the best possible services. As part of highly diverse role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity operate and maintain large scale hot and cold systems which includes all typical associated plant, equipment, fixtures and drainage.
The role will also require the participation in the current CFS plumber shift pattern/system, will also require participation within the current on-call rota and undertake overtime when the service needs dictate for which appropriate payments will be made.
Responsibilities
* Undertake maintenance and installation work/activities appropriate to the core specialist skills across the whole range of engineering services.
* Participate in the current CFS shift pattern/system, current on-call rota and undertake overtime when the service needs dictate, with appropriate payments made.
* Plan and organise engineering workloads using own initiative and support varied craft persons and maintenance staff during problem-solving to achieve satisfactory outcomes.
* Be mindful of key performance indicators when allocating and overseeing planned and reactive tasks.
* Introduce and develop localised systems/procedures to ensure health and safety and statutory/regulatory compliance is achieved and never compromised.
* Flexible approach and wide-ranging knowledge of plumbing related systems to complete maintenance, repair and installation efficiently; operate large scale hot and cold systems and associated plant, fixtures and drainage.
The role may require participation in an out of hours on-call arrangement as per the agreed rota.
Qualifications and experience
Essential qualifications
* Basic numeracy & literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent
* Basic IT Skills
* BTEC/ONC, City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 in Engineering Plumbing or equivalent
* Completion of recognised and accredited apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline
Desirable qualifications
* Legionella Awareness Course
* Water Quality Competent Person
* Current UK Driving License
Essential skills and knowledge
* Able to use his/her own initiative when undertaking a range of problem solving scenarios to allow for a satisfactory completion.
* To have the ability to adapt to the changing demands of the role including the reaction to emergency situations
* Able to prioritising his/her own workload ensuring that high quality patient care and SLA targets are achieved.
* Regularly provide and receive routine information and on occasion complex or sensitive information with a range Estates work colleagues, other Trust colleagues and external Trust/CFS contacts
* Self-motivated with a desire to improve current practices
* Able to adopt a flexible approach to working hours and on-call shift requirements
Desirable skills and knowledge
* Knowledge of HTMs
* Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance systems
* Knowledge of building management system
Essential experience
* Knowledge and experience of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust
* Detailed knowledge and experience of plumbing system requirements and regulations typically found within large NHS Acute Trust acquired through qualifications and relevant experience
Desirable experience
* Experience of Natural Gas Systems
* Experience of operating Building Management Systems (BMS)
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: City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)
Address: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TP
Employer's website: https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
EEO statement
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Details Date posted: 01 September 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £29,322 to £32,170 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: M9155-Z-EA-0925-75
Job locations: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TP
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