Job summary
The Plumbing Technician is a member of the LPT E&F team and will carry out with minimum supervision Maintenance Fault finding Repairs & installation work on all facilities Plant & equipment throughout the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust estate and will also act as the Trust representative in the absence of the Supervisor or when requested to do so as and when the need arises by line management. Working on the full range of Estates Services equipment, the Plumbing Technician will undertake activities which require comparison of a range of options, complex facts requiring analysis to resolve technical issues in and on multifaceted equipment/situations many of which have a direct impact on patient safety and the built environment. Responsible for Calibration & fault finding on a wide range of engineering plant & equipment including water systems, drainage systems, medical gas systems, fire detection, building services controls, heating & ventilation control systems and refrigeration plant. The post holder will be responsible for maintenance repairs, improvement and identifying capital work across the Trust as directed by management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. The advert may close earlier than the closing date. Contact Details: Robert Wyles, robert.wyles@nhs.net, 07775 594508
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities You will provide an emergency out of hours service, working a weekly on call rota covering 365 days a year subject to appropriate negotiations Install new work often using own judgement regarding a range of complex equipment, requiring accuracy & precision Problem solve technical issues and fault diagnosis on complex Mechanical systems Observe statutory and other relevant requirements in particular to H&S & Codes of Practice applicable to Operational Services Respond to switchboard & building management system alarms e.g. Fire alarms, lift trappings, Medical Gas Alarms, Boiler Alarms, Pipework leaks Lead & manage contractor teams delivering project work inclusive of consultants, contractors and agency staff as projects develop and involving recruitment & performance/behaviours on site Deputise for Senior Estates Manager on the full range of management duties as well as providing technical advice to other Estates Staff, Clinical Colleagues & 3rd Party Contractors Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and Day to Day duties involving the maintenance of all types of plant, equipment, installations, including boilers, water testing, drainage repairs & minor installation Benefits Use of a company vehicle Competitive salary including payments for unsocial hours, Saturday & Sunday enhanced pay Free car parking Paid induction & training opportunities NHS Pension scheme 27 days paid holiday plus BH Access to Blue Light & health service discounts
About us
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible wor
Details Date posted
22 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
004303
Job locations
Loughborough Community Hospital,
Hospital Way, Off Epinal Way
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 5JY
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification Qualifications Essential
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Experience Essential
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Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Please review the attached job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification.
Experience Essential
* Please review the attached job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification.
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
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Loughborough Community Hospital,
Hospital Way, Off Epinal Way
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 5JY
Employer's website
https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Loughborough Community Hospital,
Hospital Way, Off Epinal Way
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 5JY
Employer's website
https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)
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