Serco Plc
Plumber
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Serco: Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, DG2 8RX
Permanent, Full Time (Mon-Fri, 8:00 – 16:00)
Up to £34,000 per annum + excellent benefits
Participation in overtime, shift work and/or out-of-hours working as required to maintain continuity of essential plant and systems
Ready to impact a better future?
As a Plumber in our Health team, you'll help ensure critical plumbing systems and services remain safe, compliant and fully operational across Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. Your expertise will support the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance that keeps essential healthcare facilities running smoothly.
Our work touches lives every day. By maintaining essential water systems, drainage infrastructure and associated equipment, you'll play a vital role in creating a safe environment for patients, visitors and colleagues. This is a role with purpose, where your contribution will have a positive impact on communities and help us impact a better future.
What you’ll do as a plumber
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on plumbing systems, sanitary ware, fixtures, fittings and associated equipment.
- Maintain domestic hot and cold-water systems, drainage systems, pumps, valves and water treatment equipment.
- Monitor, test, adjust and repair water systems while maintaining accurate maintenance records.
- Work collaboratively with electrical, mechanical and civil trades to deliver effective maintenance solutions.
- Support refurbishment projects, upgrades and new installations across the hospital estate.
- Follow safe systems of work and contribute to health, safety, quality, environmental and information security standards.
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Does this sound like you?
- Hold a recognised plumbing qualification or equivalent relevant certification.
- Experience within commercial buildings, healthcare facilities or a facilities management environment.
- Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of plumbing systems and associated equipment.
- Can work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Take pride in delivering excellent customer service, maintaining high standards and working safely at all times.
What we offer
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
- Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
- Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
- Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
- Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
Vetting and checks
This role requires membership of the PVG Scheme, which involves a detailed check of spent and unspent convictions and other relevant information to ensure safeguarding compliance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can provide any necessary support to help you carry out your responsibilities.
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A little bit about us
At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.
Our inclusive recruitment commitment
We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).
For support with your application, please contact recruitmentuk@serco.com.
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