Multi Skilled Plumber

Includes a Recruitment & Retention payment (£3,277) & On call after probationary period.

The Livewell Southwest Estates team provide both planned and reactive maintenance to buildings across Plymouth and the surrounding area. It is the responsibility of the Estates team to ensure that buildings are compliant with all current legislation and are kept in good condition to enhance the patient and staff experience.

Must be able to work independently or as part of ateam and with limited direct supervision as circumstances require. The postholder will have responsibility for the technical overseeing and supervision of mechanical installations and maintenance carried out by directly employed,agency or contract maintenance staff and contractors.

Required to foster good working relationships with customers, service users, managers, contractors and staff at all levels and atall times. The post holder will communicate with various disciplines in an effective manner using tact and diplomacy in often difficult situations,ensuring confidentiality is maintained when appropriate.

To workas a member of a multi-tasking maintenance team providing professional and technical leadership with an effective and efficient customer-focused maintenance service to provide a fit for purpose estate and environment to all Livewell Southwest owned, leased or rented properties.

To undertake maintenance, installation and repair work for mechanical services and equipment including heating systems, plumbing, water distribution systems,drainage systems, and related building services.

The postholder will be required to carry out routine maintenance and repair of a rangeof mechanical equipment within Livewell Southwest hospitals, health centres,clinics and administration buildings including heating systems, hot and coldwater systems, foul and rainwater drainage, sanitary ware, medical gas systems,air handling equipment and associated mechanical plant, equipment and processes.

Whilstthe primary task is to undertake plumbing and mechanical works, the post holderis expected to have a flexible approach and be prepared to turn their hand toseveral maintenance tasks associated with other disciplines including basic electrical, decoration, carpentry and building work.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

• o Undertake tasks appropriate to the Plumber role as delegated by line management or helpdesk, managing and prioritizing workload effectively.
• o When assessed as competent by Line Management, to undertake tasks and duties outside core working hours as anon-call Duty Engineer, in accordance with published rosters and as directed byLine Management.
• o The post holder will be expected to undertake maintenance and repair of a range of mechanical equipment and systems including but not limited to:
• -Hotand cold water distribution systems
• -Heating systems and component…