Job Description
Job Title: Plumber
Trust Location: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Maudsley Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8AZ
Shift: Monday – Friday 8.00 – 16.30
Payrate: £20 per hour enhanced pay for weekends and bank holiday
About the Trust:
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of services to nearly two million people locally. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient, and community services. We provide inpatient care for over 5,000 people each year and we treat more than 45,000 patients in the community in Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham and Croydon.
As well as serving the communities of south London, we provide more than 50 specialist services for children and adults across the UK and beyond.
About the role:
We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Plumber/Mechanical Technician to join our team. As a Plumber/Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of plumbing and mechanical systems. This role requires a high level of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering excellent service to our clients.
Key responsibilities include:
· Install, repair, and maintain plumbing and mechanical systems including pipes, fixtures, valves, pumps, boilers, HVAC systems, and other related equipment.
· Conduct inspections and diagnose issues in plumbing and mechanical systems to identify the root cause of problems.
· Perform routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting components to ensure optimal system performance.
· Repair or replace faulty plumbing and mechanical components, such as pipes, valves, fittings, and pumps.
· Install and connect water supply lines, drainage systems, and fixtures according to specifications and building codes.
· Collaborate with other team members and contractors to coordinate installations and repairs.
· Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and manuals to determine the layout and configuration of plumbing and mechanical systems.
· Provide exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries, explaining repairs or installations, and offering preventive maintenance advice.
· Keep accurate records of work performed, including materials used, time spent, and service reports.
You’ll have the following skills/experience:
· NVQ 2/3 or equivalent.
· Relevant technical certifications or trade school education in plumbing, mechanical systems, or a related field.
· Proven experience as a Plumber/Mechanical Technician, preferably in a commercial or industrial setting.
· Full Driving licence and reliable transportation.
· Strong knowledge of plumbing and mechanical systems, including pipes, fittings, valves, pumps, boilers, HVAC systems, and related components.
· Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and manuals.
· Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
· Physical stamina and ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting heavy equipment, bending, kneeling, and working in confined spaces.
As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:
· Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week
· Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days- call us anytime
· Multi locational- work across neighbouring Trusts
· Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
· Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements
· Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more
· Build holiday allowance for every shift you work- your work life balance is important to us
· Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yours
Who are NHS Professionals?
We specialise in putting people in place to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.
As an equal opportunities’ organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants form a range of backgrounds to apply.
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Disclaimer
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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Salary: £20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you have a NVQ 2/3 or equivalent?
- Do you have a Full driving licence and reliable transport?
- Proven experience as a Plumber/Mechanical Technician, preferably in a commercial or industrial setting.
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 64477
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