Plumber - Water Hygiene / Healthcare Estate - Birmingham
PPM Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Plumber to work on a large, critical healthcare estate, supporting water hygiene compliance and planned/reactive maintenance activities.
Pay Rate:
£17.54 - £19.30 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday
08:00 - 16:00 (Day Shift)
Role Overview:
You will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance, testing, reactive and breakdown works on water systems across the estate, ensuring full compliance with current legislation and site procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out PPM and reactive plumbing works on domestic hot & cold water systems
Undertake temperature monitoring, showerhead cleaning and disinfection, TMV servicing and buffer vessel blowdowns
Ensure all works are completed in line with ACoP L8 and HTM 04-01
Maintain accurate records, logbooks and CAFM updates (Maximo or similar)
Work primarily within the Acute Hospital, with additional duties across Mental Health and retained estate sites
Respond promptly to emergency and compliance-related issues
Work safely in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and site procedures
Use radios and PDA devices to receive work instructions
Work at height and within confined spaces following appropriate training
Participate in ongoing training and appraisal processes
Skills & Experience Required:
Proven plumbing experience within a commercial or healthcare environment
Strong knowledge of water hygiene, Legionella control and compliance
NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 in Plumbing / Heating
Legionella, TMV and disinfection awareness/training
Ability to work independently from drawings and specifications
Healthcare/NHS experience (desirable but not essential)
Key Behaviours:
Operational Excellence
Performance Culture
Empowerment
Open-Mindedness
What's on Offer:
Long-term, stable role within a critical healthcare setting
Day shifts only - Monday to Friday
Competitive hourly rate with holiday pay included
Opportunity to develop specialist water hygiene and compliance skills
Apply now or contact PPM Recruitment for further details