The post holder will form part of the existing team responsible for the building maintenance of the Trust. The post holder should ideally have served an apprenticeship, though non‑time served post holders may be considered providing that they fit the general criteria for the post.
Responsibilities
* Interpret and work from written and verbal instructions, detailed engineering drawings and specifications appropriate to the trade.
* Be accountable for your own professional actions, not directly supervised.
* Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations including Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the HSC Approved Code of Practice for the Control of Legionella (L8) and HSG274.
* Have an understanding of the relationship of other craftsmen's work to your own and provide training, technical advice/support to trainees and maintenance assistants.
* Use sound professional judgment in responding, without supervision, to plumbing, sewage and all water services emergencies throughout the hospital, service voids and site.
* Work unsupervised mainly within confined hazardous service voids, also sterile environments such as pharmacy aseptic, operating theatre suites and TSC clean rooms, being aware of, and using departmental procedures.
* Plan and undertake preventative maintenance on all plumbing and related mechanical plant as defined and scheduled by the concept management system, using all relevant tools and equipment.
* Be fully conversant with all types of pump and undertake in situ or bench fitting repairs of pumps, thermostatic mixing valves and water fittings.
* Be fully conversant with such essential equipment as macerators, washer disinfectors and waste disposal units; attend to breakdowns and restore to service as quickly and efficiently as possible.
* Undertake the safe isolation of changeover of plant in the event of failure or malfunction.
* Work on and in service void areas experiencing cramped, confined spaces and abrupt temperature changes.
* Be competent in the installation and joining of all materials/types of pipework from 15 mm to 100 mm. Also, all types of sanitary ware and drainage, sewerage and rainwater systems.
* Diagnose and rectify faults on all plant and equipment, resolve new situations as they arise, and pass on knowledge to others.
* Be conversant with the operation and maintenance of sewage ejectors and the emergency department decontamination unit; take account of internal and external infection and radiological risks.
* Be conversant with high temperature domestic hot water, mains cold water, high temperature hot water heating and steam heating systems.
* Operate computer‑based building management system to monitor environmental conditions and change control parameters as necessary.
* Undertake training and be fully conversant with the operation and maintenance of all types of water systems, including potable water and wet cooling towers in compliance with the legionella approved code of practice (L8) and water supply regulations.
* Develop an understanding of the complete working of all plumbing/water systems within the hospital and site; be able to instruct contractors' personnel in the same.
* Operate the computerised building management system to maintain appropriate environmental conditions and promote efficient use of energy.
* Undertake specialist repairs and installation of 40 mm–150 mm borosilicate glass drainage systems.
* Keep up‑to‑date on new techniques and job practices, undertake training as necessary and attend training courses as and when required.
* Assist fitters in emergencies or when required.
* Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required.
* Actively participate in governance activities to ensure that the highest standards of care and business conduct are achieved.
Qualifications
* Current or completed plumbing apprenticeship (non‑time‑served applicants acceptable if they meet the general criteria).
* Demonstrated professional competence in plumbing, sewage, and water services.
* Ability to work unsupervised in confined and sterile environments.
* Valid health and safety knowledge, including Governance and Legionella management.
* Good appearance and courteous disposition suitable for meeting patients and members of the public.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage applications from a diverse range of individuals. We particularly welcome applicants who identify as Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic or Disabled.
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