Maintenance Craftsperson - Plumber

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Essential

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent recognised qualification
• Completed recognised apprenticeship in Plumbing or equivalent training and experience
• Demonstrable commitment to ongoing professional development

Essential

• Experience of carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on plumbing systems.
• Experience of fault finding, repair and installation of plumbing services.
• Experience working within a commercial, industrial or healthcare maintenance environment.
• Experience of working safely in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Experience of accurately completing maintenance records and documentation.

Desirable

• Experience working within an NHS or healthcare environment.
• Experience of water hygiene, legionella control and associated monitoring activities.
• Experience using a CAFM system (e.g. Singu, QFM or similar).
• Experience working alongside contractors and specialist service providers.
• Experience of water hygiene activities including temperature monitoring and flushing regimes

Essential

• Knowledge of plumbing systems, water services and drainage systems
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and safe systems of work
• Understanding of infection prevention requirements when working in a healthcare environment
• Ability to diagnose faults and undertake repairs independently
• Ability to work safely and comply with Health & Safety policies, permit-to-work systems and risk assessments

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS Estates compliance requirements.
• Understanding of healthcare estate maintenance environments.
• Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs) relevant to plumbing and water systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Basic IT skills for use of maintenance management systems

Desirable

• Able to undertake duties involving manual handling, working at height and within confined spaces following appropriate training
• Able to work flexibly to meet service requirements, including emergency callouts and planned shutdowns