Maintenance Plumber

Rydon Maintenance has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Multi-Skilled Plumbing Engineer to join our South East NHS maintenance team. The team delivers planned, preventative, and reactive building maintenance services across a portfolio of healthcare properties.

As part of the Rydon Group, Rydon Maintenance provides hard facilities management services to NHS Trusts across England, supporting over 250 buildings nationwide. We work with hospitals, ambulance services, primary care, and mental health trusts to ensure safe, compliant, and well-maintained environments through innovative maintenance solutions.

Job Purpose

As a Multi-Skilled Plumbing Engineer, you will support the delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs for a leading NHS provider of emergency and urgent healthcare services.

The role is primarily focused on plumbing maintenance, although you will also undertake a range of general building maintenance tasks, including:

Basic electrical repairs, such as replacing light fittings and lamps

Carpentry and ironmongery works, including door handles and locks

General fabric repairs and maintenance

Planned compliance checks, including temperature monitoring and emergency lighting inspections

Minor upgrade and improvement works

This is a varied role that offers the opportunity to develop a broad range of maintenance skills while contributing to the delivery of essential healthcare services.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Participation in an on-call rota is required, with additional payments for call-outs and overtime.

What We Offer

Competitive salary

Company van and fuel card

33 days annual leave, including bank holidays

Option to purchase up to 5 additional days' leave

Contributory pension scheme (4%)

On-call allowance and overtime payments

Health Cash Plan

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing and mental health support

Employee discounts on a wide range of products and services

Flexible benefits, including Critical Illness Cover, Den Plan, and Cycle to Work schemes

Employee Referral Scheme

Free eye care vouchers

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

About You

You will have experience in building maintenance, ideally within an NHS environment or for a maintenance contractor delivering planned and reactive services. Applications are also welcomed from candidates with commercial maintenance experience in sectors such as education, retail, hospitality, or public services.

A plumbing qualification is desirable but not essential. Candidates with relevant practical experience will also be considered.

You will additionally have:

Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices

A full UK driving licence

Experience across a range of building maintenance disciplines, such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, or general repairs

Strong customer service skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship

Additional Information

Rydon is a well-established and progressive organisation committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people. We offer a comprehensive package of core and voluntary benefits, together with genuine opportunities for career progression.

Rydon is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered based on their skills, experience, and ability to perform the requirements of the role.

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