Multi Skilled Plumber

To work

as a member of a multi-tasking maintenance team providing professional and

technical leadership with an effective and efficient customer-focused

maintenance service to provide a fit for purpose estate and environment to all

Livewell Southwest owned, leased or rented properties.

undertake maintenance, installation and repair work for mechanical services and

equipment including heating systems, plumbing, water distribution systems,

drainage systems, and related building services.

The post

holder will be required to carry out routine maintenance and repair of a range

of mechanical equipment within Livewell Southwest hospitals, health centres,

clinics and administration buildings including heating systems, hot and cold

water systems, foul and rainwater drainage, sanitary ware, medical gas systems,

air handling equipment and associated mechanical plant, equipment and

processes.

the primary task is to undertake plumbing and mechanical works, the post holder

is expected to have a flexible approach and be prepared to turn their hand to

several maintenance tasks associated with other disciplines including basic

electrical, decoration, carpentry and building work.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.

All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

o Undertake tasks appropriate to the

Plumber role as delegated by line management or helpdesk, managing and

prioritizing workload effectively.

o When assessed as competent by Line

Management, to undertake tasks and duties outside core working hours as an

on-call Duty Engineer, in accordance with published rosters and as directed by

Line Management.

o The post holder will be expected to

undertake maintenance and repair of a range of mechanical equipment and systems

Hot

and cold water distribution systems

Heating

systems and component parts thereof

Foul

and rainwater drainage systems

Sanitary

ware and associated equipment

Medical

gas systems

Air

handling equipment and ventilation systems

Pumps

and associated equipment

Pressurisation

units

Calorifiers

and water heaters

Thermostatic

mixing valves

Water

treatment systems

mechanical plant and equipment

o Be responsible for the technical

overseeing and supervision of all mechanical installations and maintenance

carried out by all directly employed, agency or contract maintenance staff and

maintenance contractors.

o Monitor quality related maintenance and

minor improvement work undertaken by Trust maintenance staff and contractors,

to confirm compliance, timescales, standards and value for money against

measured service level agreements.

o Monitor and report to the Maintenance

Manager and customers in relation to Key Performance Indicators.

o Be responsible for pricing New Works

Requests (NWR) ensuring these are completed within appropriate deadlines,

arranging completion of these works following authorization.

o Assist in the allocation of staff daily

work, prioritizing as required whilst motivating the team to achieve the end

result.

o Liaise with the helpdesk in prioritising

maintenance requests and respond to mechanical services related incidents as

they arise, advising on appropriate course of action.

o Be responsible for carrying out risk

assessments and advising on the safe working practices of all related

maintenance staff.

o Plan and develop, in conjunction with

the Maintenance Manager, appropriate training for mechanical maintenance staff

to ensure the team are up to date with current legislation and new working

practices.

o Advise the Maintenance Manager of any

problems or hazards likely to be encountered including existing installations

that appear substandard or fail to meet current regulations as it becomes

apparent. Isolate or make safe any installation that presents a danger to

staff, visitors or patients to always ensure highest levels of safety.

o Be responsible for providing advice to

the Capital Project team or other external bodies on mechanical

installations/works within Livewell Southwest's building stock.

o Be responsible for advising on planned

preventative maintenance systems to confirm that all scheduled items are

undertaken in the most efficient and effective manner and review regularly.

o Undertake appropriate fault finding,

investigation and testing as appropriate to the work. Capable of diagnosing and

repairing complex faults in mechanical building services including fault

finding and solving complex issues with plumbing.

o Ascertain and obtain materials,

equipment and components that in your judgment represent value for money for

the maintenance task. Monitor the purchase and distribution of maintenance

supplies and equipment for the department taking into account cost, reliability

and quality. Keep accurate records of stock levels for stores. Undertake the

work in a safe and workmanlike manner, within reasonable timescales.

o Be responsible for raising purchase

orders for external companies as required, ensuring correct codes and due

diligence is undertaken.

o Be responsible for maintaining

appropriate tools and equipment for the safe undertaking of all maintenance

works.

o The position is likely to necessitate

training either to keep up to date with new regulations, or to implement safe

systems of work.

o Liaise with contractors where they have

been employed to work in conjunction with the work detailed to ensure efficient

and effective operations. Be responsible for attending pre-contract and

progress meetings in order to provide specialist advice on potentially complex

matters such as mechanical regulations.

o Liaise and negotiate with contractors in

regard to minor project work.

o Undertake the necessary training,

work-experience and competence assessments to become an Authorised Person (AP)

for water and other mechanical disciplines in accordance with HTM 01-08.

o As required, undertake duties associated

with cover of the Dental Services Sterilisation requirement under HTM 01-05.

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Qualifications

Experience

Essential: - Demonstrable experience relative to the role

Desirable: - Experience in the role within a healthcare environment; - Ability to carry out all aspects of the role without additional supervision

Knowledge

Specific skills

Desirable: - High level of technical ability relative to the role

Additional requirements

Desirable: - Self-motivated