Plumber-Fitter

Job title:

Plumber-Fitter

Company:

NHS

Job description

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLYAn exciting opportunity has arisen within SLAM for a Fitter-Plumber to join the Estates team. The Trust has four main sites and community properties, therefore applicants should be able to arrange their work, parts and materials and carry out tasks in a safe and tidy manner.To maintain continuity of service there will be times when extra hours, altered work patterns/duties is required. The post-holder must have a good general knowledge of domestic and commercial buildings.Main duties of the job

• To undertake planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and emergency works as demanded by a Hospital of this type. Use all skills, experience and knowledge ensuring safe working methods to carry out maintenance tasks in the most cost effective way for the Trust
• To understand the workings of buildings, engineering services and systems in NHS/Trust premises. Ensuring that they are maintained to a high standard and that all plant and equipment are utilised in a safe and efficient manner
• To carry out work in a timely manner as requested using the current works requisition system and ensuring that any associated information is recorded.
• To work as part of a departmental team and where necessary support colleagues of all levels and disciplines as required.
• To provide a maintenance service to all Trust buildings, off site properties and be able to work unsupervised.
• To maintain continuity of service there will be times when extra hours, altered work patterns, duties or location are required.
• To keep up to date with current legislation and attend training courses as directed by Estate Management
• To be able to work safely in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act, current guidance and to follow any other safety policies as issued by the Trust

About usSouth London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King’s College London and are part of King’s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. There are very few organisations in the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training.SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services. Currently, provide inpatient care for approximately 5,300 people each year and treat more than 45,000 patients in the community in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; as well as substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich.By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities.Date posted06 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£31,944 to £34,937 a year per annum inclusive of HCASContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number334-NCL-6740445-TAJob locationsMaudsley HospitalDenmark HillLondonSE5 8AZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThis job is for a Fitter-Plumberwho has a good general knowledge of domestic and commercial buildings. In your duties as of maintenance there will be statutory checks in line with Approved Code of Practice (Building Regulations, HBN & HTM). You will be expected to work on your own initiative as well as working within a team.

You will need to knowledge of building structures and fabric as well as fire compartmentalisation and fire door maintenance. Applicants should be able to arrange their work, parts and materials and carry out tasks in a safe and tidy manner. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThis job is for a Fitter-Plumberwho has a good general knowledge of domestic and commercial buildings. In your duties as of maintenance there will be statutory checks in line with Approved Code of Practice (Building Regulations, HBN & HTM). You will be expected to work on your own initiative as well as working within a team.You will need to knowledge of building structures and fabric as well as fire compartmentalisation and fire door maintenance. Applicants should be able to arrange their work, parts and materials and carry out tasks in a safe and tidy manner.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• NVQ-3 or equivalent relevant qualification
• Health and Safety qualification in one of the following: o Safe use of ladders, o Mobile Elevated Working Platform trained (MEWP) o Safe use and assembly of mobile scaffold towers (PASMA) o COSHH o Manual Handling
• Current clean driving licence or training towards obtaining a driving licence

Desirable

• Legionella awareness -Legionella training. -Water Regulations -Asbestos Awareness -Fire Safety Awareness

ExperienceEssential

• To have experience in plumbing, heating and ventilation within a hospital or similar environment
• Experience of working within a commercial or Estates maintenance environment
• Competent in the installation of pump valves and associated pipework

Desirable

• Experience of working in a mental healthcare environment.
• NHS (healthcare) experience in a similar role

KnowledgeEssential

• Knowledge of domestic and commercial heating, boilers and associated components
• Competent in the installation of copper, plastic and iron pipework, Pipe fabrication, welding / soldering and other pipe works
• Knowledge of associated trades
• Good communication skills
• To have basic computer skills

Desirable

• o Knowledge of compliance demands in healthcare

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• NVQ-3 or equivalent relevant qualification
• Health and Safety qualification in one of the following: o Safe use of ladders, o Mobile Elevated Working Platform trained (MEWP) o Safe use and assembly of mobile scaffold towers (PASMA) o COSHH o Manual Handling
• Current clean driving licence or training towards obtaining a driving licence

Desirable

• Legionella awareness -Legionella training. -Water Regulations -Asbestos Awareness -Fire Safety Awareness

ExperienceEssential

• To have experience in plumbing, heating and ventilation within a hospital or similar environment
• Experience of working within a commercial or Estates maintenance environment
• Competent in the installation of pump valves and associated pipework

Desirable

• Experience of working in a mental healthcare environment.
• NHS (healthcare) experience in a similar role

KnowledgeEssential

• Knowledge of domestic and commercial heating, boilers and associated components
• Competent in the installation of copper, plastic and iron pipework, Pipe fabrication, welding / soldering and other pipe works
• Knowledge of associated trades
• Good communication skills
• To have basic computer skills

Desirable

• o Knowledge of compliance demands in healthcare

Expected salary

£31944 – 34937 per year

Location

Denmark Hill, South East London

Job date

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:51:13 GMT

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