NHS Property Services Ltd
Maintenance Technician - Plumbing
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Maintenance Technician - Plumbing
NHS Property Services – Maintenance Technician (Plumbing)
At NHS Property Services, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We support patient care by providing safe, compliant and well-maintained healthcare environments across England, and our Engineering teams play a vital role in ensuring our buildings remain operational for patients, colleagues and communities.
We now have an opportunity for a qualified and experienced Maintenance Technician (Plumbing) to join our team, based in Boldon, covering sites across County Durham, on a permanent contract.
About the Role
As a Maintenance Technician (Plumbing), you will provide planned and reactive maintenance services across a varied healthcare estate. Working as part of our Mechanical Services team, you will help maintain critical systems and ensure our properties remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose.
The role will focus primarily on plumbing maintenance activities, including:
- Repairs
- Fault finding
- Installations
- Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
- Water hygiene compliance works
You will also support legionella management programmes and respond to reactive maintenance requests when required.
Who You Are
You are a qualified plumbing professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and excellent customer service. You are:
- Self-motivated
- Safety-conscious
- Comfortable working independently across multiple sites
- Able to maintain strong relationships with colleagues and customers
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Essential Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 Plumbing and Heating (or equivalent)
- Proven experience in commercial plumbing maintenance and repairs
- Knowledge of water systems, water hygiene and legionella control measures
- Experience carrying out fault diagnosis and planned preventative maintenance activities
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Strong communication and customer service skills
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive plumbing maintenance across the healthcare estate.
- Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on a range of plumbing systems and equipment.
- Support water hygiene programmes and legionella compliance activities.
- Complete plumbing installations, replacements and remedial works as required.
- Ensure all maintenance records and compliance documentation are accurately completed.
- Work safely and in line with company policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
- Provide excellent customer service while working within occupied healthcare environments.
- Handle routine tasks and social interactions in line with policies and guidance.
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Hours and Working Pattern
- 37.5 hours per week
- Monday to Friday
- Consistent hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Participation in an on-call rota
What We Can Offer You
- Competitive salary starting from £41,000 per annum
- Van and tools provided
- 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- SMART Pension with up to 6% employer contribution
- NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- On-call allowance and overtime opportunities where applicable
An Organisation with a Purpose
We are an organisation with a passion for giving back—putting money back into the NHS, supporting our communities and working towards becoming net zero carbon by 2050. At NHS Property Services, we are committed to:
- Creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Welcoming applications from all backgrounds.
- Making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
We celebrate diversity and are proud to create an environment where people can fulfil their potential and feel they belong.
We encourage early applications as vacancies may close sooner if we receive a high volume of interest.
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