Plumber

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• Salary hourly rate including RRP is £18.19 per hour that equates to £35,572.88 per annum
• 1.5x rate (not guaranteed) optional overtime
• 27 days holiday per year
• Unlock new skills with our funded courses, available through Sodexo
• Excellent Pension Package
• Location is Manchester Foundation NHS Trust Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL
  

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, with equivalency confirmed via a Statement of Comparability from ENIC where qualifications have been gained out with the UK.

Join the dedicated Hard FM team at Manchester Foundation NHS Trust and be part of a vital healthcare environment where your plumbing expertise makes a real difference.

We are seeking skilled and committed plumbers to deliver comprehensive plumbing services across all wards, departments, and clinical spaces within this prestigious hospital.

In this role, you will ensure strict compliance with Sodexo and Trust safety standards, providing essential maintenance and repairs in a fast paced, multi disciplinary setting. Whether working in office areas, clinical rooms, circulation spaces, or external environments, you will play a key role in maintaining the operational integrity of the hospital.

If you are looking to apply your plumbing skills in a meaningful way within one of the UK’s leading NHS trusts, this is your opportunity to join a professional team committed to excellence in healthcare support services.

• Comprehensive plumbing maintenance and repair expertise, including installation, reactive repairs, and planned preventative maintenance of water systems, pipework, sanitary fixtures, and associated equipment
• Experience with complex mechanical services, such as hot and cold water systems, heating systems, pumps, compressors, and calorifiers, ensuring compliance with safety and water quality standards
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications, and carry out installation, commissioning, and testing of plumbing and mechanical systems accurately
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, including safe systems of work, permits, and hazard management when working in live healthcare environments
• Participation in emergency response and out of hours oncall duties, providing rapid and effective repairs in urgent and potentially hazardous situations
• Proficiency in fault diagnosis and repairs on complex plant and equipment, including water safety systems, Legionella control, and mechanical plant
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and external agencies to ensure efficient and compliant maintenance operations

• Experience in NHS and Healthcare Environment.
• Strong Problem Solving and Communication Skills
• Ability to identify problems, understand key issues and investigate alternatives.
• CAFM system i.e. Planet/ Concerto

Plumbers play a crucial role within the hospital team by embodying and supporting the core values of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Their work demonstrates a commitment to compassion and patient centred care by ensuring that the hospital’s plumbing systems are safe, reliable, and efficiently maintained, an essential foundation for delivering effective healthcare services and supporting patient recovery.

Using innovative plumbing technologies and data driven maintenance approaches, plumbers contribute significantly to the hospital’s ongoing efforts towards operational excellence, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. Their expertise helps optimise water management, reduce waste, and implement eco friendly solutions that align with the Trust’s commitment to sustainable practices.

Collaboration is fundamental to this role. Plumbers work closely…