Maintenance Technician - Plumbing; Multi-Skilled

Overview

NHSGGC is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

Stobhill Hospital / HSCP Estates Department are currently looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and hardworking Plumbing Maintenance Technician (Multi-Skilled) to join the team.

The requirements of the post are to maintain a wide range of building services plant and water distribution equipment. Provide technical expertise when required, including operating and maintaining safe and efficient systems of work for all building services. You will be required to assist other trades, to accommodate the needs of the service.

To support the water safety regime in line with Legionella control (ACOP L8) and NHS water safety standards. Carry out PPMs and conduct routine water quality monitoring and inspections. Ensure only approved WRAS certified fittings and materials are used. Meet the needs of NHS GG&C Health Board, by operating an efficient and effective estates service within the Boards Healthcare Facilities, to ensure the safe delivery of patient care and delivering a planned maintenance, repair and installation service which represents quality and value for money at all times.

A full driving licence is essential.

This post is 36 hours per week, full-time and permanent.

Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:00 and Friday 08:00 – 14:30. The post holder will be required to participate in on-call duties as part of the on-call team, as required by the service.

You will be based at Stobhill Hospital, covering the Stobhill Campus and associated NHS GGC Health Centres, Clinics and buildings. You will be required to work anywhere in the North East NHS GGC area.

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation, Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTMs), and building standards and environmental regulations.
• Install, commission, maintain, and repair a wide range of building services, including mechanical systems, water and heating distribution systems.
• Ensure compliance with SHTM 04-01 and work to the Water Safety Plan, including flushing, sampling and TMV / TMT management.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, record work, and ensure compliance with statutory and manufacturer standards.
• Operate and interpret Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor environmental conditions and detect early faults.

• Maintain up-to-date training in all relevant health and safety areas, including asbestos, confined spaces, working at height, and emergency first aid. Complete Learn Pro training modules.
• Follow all organisational health and safety policies and safe systems of work.
• Carry out risk assessments to protect personal safety and the safety of others.

• Able to work independently without supervision, often across the full NHS estate.
• Physically capable of regular walking and working in confined spaces, at height, and on ladders, lifts, or scaffolding.
• Expected to consistently project a professional, constructive and positive manner.

• Able to work confidently as a competent person in specialist areas, including mechanical engineering, heating, ventilation and Legionella control.
• Further training will be required to be certified as a Competent Person, undertaking specialist and refresher training as required to undertake the duties of the post.
• Broad understanding of other engineering trades, supporting effective cross-disciplinary work.
• Sufficient computer skills to operate digital systems, record information, and support technical tasks.

• Evidence of formal Health & Safety training, demonstrating understanding of safe systems of work and regulatory requirements.
• Hold a current full driving licence, enabling travel across sites as required.

• Recognised and registered EITB/CITB craft apprenticeship or equivalent, or City & Guilds trade qualification.
• HNC/HND in a relevant trade discipline or equivalent experience.
• Proven competence as a skilled tradesperson, with extensive building-maintenance experience—ideally including work within healthcare environments.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and training abilities.
• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to high-quality service.

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

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