Hospital Plumber 

Location: Abergavenny, Wales

Job Type: Temporary 

Duration of booking: Expected to last 6-9 months with possible extension

Proposed start date: ASAP

Pay Rates: Up to £23 per hour Umbrella or £20 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay

Hours / Working Days: 36.5 hours per week (average across the month) 2-5 shifts a week across Monday to Sunday:

• AM: 0800 – 20:30
• PM:12:30-20:30
• Nights: 20:00 – 08:30

Sector: Healthcare 

Based: Office / Hospital 

Main duties of the job

• Comprehensive plumbing maintenance and repair expertise, including installation, reactive repairs, and planned preventative maintenance of water systems, pipework, sanitary fixtures, and associated equipment
• Experience with complex mechanical services, such as hot and cold water systems, heating systems, pumps, compressors, and calorifiers, ensuring compliance with safety and water quality standards
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications, and carry out installation, commissioning, and testing of plumbing and mechanical systems accurately
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, including safe systems of work, permits, and hazard management when working in live healthcare environments
• Participation in emergency response and out of hours oncall duties, providing rapid and effective repairs in urgent and potentially hazardous situations
• Proficiency in fault diagnosis and repairs on complex plant and equipment, including water safety systems, Legionella control, and mechanical plant
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and external agencies to ensure efficient and compliant maintenance operations

Person specification

• NVQ Level 3 qualification required
• Experience in NHS and Healthcare Environment.
• Strong Problem Solving and Communication Skills
• Ability to identify problems, understand key issues and investigate alternatives.
• L8 Control of Legionella
• CAFM system i.e. Planet/ Concerto