Job Details
Plumber – FTC (6 Month)
Location: Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert
Department: Estates & Facilities
Reports to: Estates Supervisor / Maintenance Manager
Salary: Agenda for Change – Band 4
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours
Contract Type: Fixed-Term
Job Purpose
To provide a high-quality, responsive, and safe plumbing service within Forth Valley Royal Hospital, an acute care facility. The role involves delivering Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), responding to reactive repair works, and ensuring compliance with statutory and NHS standards. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience working with Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs) and a good understanding of water hygiene systems. Healthcare experience, particularly knowledge of HAI-Scribe, will be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on all plumbing systems and equipment, ensuring assets are maintained in line with compliance standards and operational requirements.
* Carry out reactive plumbing maintenance, including repair and replacement of pipework, sanitaryware, valves, and associated systems.
* Service, maintain, and test Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs) in line with NHS Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs) and statutory guidance.
* Support water safety protocols, including temperature monitoring, flushing regimes, and legionella prevention measures in accordance with NHS and SHTM guidance.
* Accurately complete all documentation related to PPM, reactive works, and statutory compliance using the CAFM system.
* Liaise effectively with Estates colleagues, contractors, and clinical staff to ensure minimal disruption to patient care.
* Work in strict adherence to infection prevention and control procedures, including HAI-Scribe documentation and best practices.
* Undertake minor plumbing installations and assist in project works as directed.
* Ensure all work is completed in line with relevant health and safety legislation, risk assessments, and COSHH regulations.
* Participate in on-call rota or shift working if required to support 24/7 service delivery.
Essential
* Time-served plumbing apprenticeship and/or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating (or equivalent).
* Proven experience in plumbing maintenance within a large building or estate environment.
* Hands-on experience with TMV servicing, testing, and maintenance.
* Understanding of legionella control, water hygiene, and compliance requirements in accordance with HTM and SHTM guidance.
* Competent in the use of CAFM systems and comfortable with digital reporting of maintenance activities.
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and plumbing schematics.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to safe working practices.
Desirable
* Experience working in a hospital or healthcare environment, ideally within NHS settings.
* Familiarity with HAI-Scribe infection control documentation and procedures.
* Knowledge of SHTM/HTM standards relevant to healthcare plumbing systems.
* Experience of working within the Agenda for Change framework or understanding of NHS working practices.
Additional Information
* The postholder may be required to participate in an on-call rota or shift system to support essential maintenance services outside core hours.
* Appropriate training and development will be provided, including updates on healthcare compliance, infection control, and water safety.
Why Serco?
Note: Emphasis on inclusive, career development and meaningful work within Serco’s Hard FM division.
Serco is a Disability Confident Employer committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation and will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates. We’re a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder and actively encourage applications from females, those with disabilities, or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
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