Plumber

Equans is looking for a Plumber to join our team at Rowanbank Clinic, Glasgow on a permanent basis. This is a full‑time role of 37.5 hours per week. We offer competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

We are seeking a skilled plumber with a recognised apprenticeship background to support the maintenance team. The role will ensure the safe, reliable operation and upkeep of building systems, plant, equipment, fabric, and grounds at Rowanbank Clinic, with support across other nearby NHS facilities as required.

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager through the Facilities Team Leader, you will undertake maintenance, repair, and minor project works across multiple sites. It is a hands‑on position requiring attention to detail, use of specialist tools and precision equipment to maintain a wide range of healthcare equipment and fabric.

• Execute planned and reactive mechanical maintenance tasks on equipment including air handling units, calorifiers, heat stations, water and pressure systems, medical gas installations and legionella control.
• Follow EQUANS rules and statutory compliance requirements including Safe Operation Low Voltage, Mechanical, Pressure, Water, Medical Gas, Confined Spaces and Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTM).
• Produce and use Method Statements and Risk Assessments to manage safe working practices and Permit‑to‑Work issuance.
• Respond promptly to unplanned events to meet SLA requirements, minimising downtime and avoiding contractual penalties.
• Assist with small works, variations, installations, improvements and emergency repairs, including out‑of‑hours duties and on‑call rota participation.
• Liaise professionally with Facilities Team Leaders and NHS clients to coordinate plant or equipment failures, supply of parts and required services.
• Maintain accurate electronic and hard‑copy reports, test certificates and task assessment sheets; suggest maintenance routine improvements.
• Use specialist and standard tools safely and maintain workshops, storage areas and equipment in a clean, orderly state.
• Participate in training programmes for new skills development and statutory compliance, including becoming an Appointed Person (AP) in relevant disciplines.
• Demonstrate teamwork by supporting colleagues and subcontractors effectively.
• Be flexible to travel to other Equans sites in the region as business needs arise.
• Maintain a professional appearance and conduct in patient‑facing clinical areas, respecting healthcare site protocols.

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including Access Ability, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents and Young Professionals
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

• Successfully completed a recognised plumbing apprenticeship and have proven experience in a similar mechanical maintenance role. Hospital maintenance experience desirable but not essential.
• Competent to undertake/assist work on building service systems and equipment for which the appointment is sought.
• Familiar with the type of systems and equipment on which work is required.
• Possess technical knowledge and sufficient experience to avoid any danger presented by the work.
• Have adequate knowledge of and within the preceding three years received training in first aid, including CPR. Training will be given if not held.
• Desirable to have knowledge of Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTM) and to work within Permit‑to‑Work procedures. This role includes a Disclosure Scotland PVG check; passing it is essential.
• Evidence of the right to work in the UK is required.

As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. All candidates are welcomed.