Fitter​/Plumber

Equans are recruiting for a Fitter / Plumber to be based at the Queen Alexandra Hospital. This is a permanent, full‑time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a salary banding of £35,000 to £36,500 plus a shift allowance of £3,576 per annum. In addition you will receive an excellent benefits package.

• Support the Estates Management in the provision of a 24hr maintenance Service within the Portsmouth Hospital Trust for the service provider.
• Undertake any training as required.
• Promote a culture of customer service to both internal and external customers and partners and liaise with other departments regarding maintenance issues if required.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks and duties relevant to the post.
• After suitable training and guidance diagnose faults, repair, and maintain complex equipment in accordance with Health Technical Memorandum (HTM’s) and other specialised hospital equipment.
• Carry out the work of other trades where there is an interface to the work in hand with a level of competence that is outside core trade.
• Carry a radio or pager to facilitate immediate response.
• Work in highly unpleasant working conditions, unblocking drains and sewers, which include biological hazards of body fluids and noxious fumes.
• Work safely on steam and hot water systems.
• Always observe statutory and other relevant requirements relating to the Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH regulations and Electrical IEE regulations.

• Salary band £35,000 to £36,500 plus a shift allowance of £3,576 per annum.
• Pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Life cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes.

• Recognised CITB apprenticeship or approved equivalent and City & Guilds Craft Certificate relevant to the trade or similar recognised trade certificate.
• Minimum Level 3 NVQ or relevant experience.
• Relevant trade experience.
• This role includes a DBS Standard check; therefore ability to pass is essential.

Equans is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and encourages applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, and all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. All applicants must have evidence of the right to work in the UK.