Plummer

Location: St Thomas’ Hospital, Central London
Salary: £31,00 - £33,000 + excellent NHS pension & benefits
Contract: Full-time, permanent
 

The Role

You’ll be delivering high-quality plumbing maintenance, installation, and repair across a wide range of systems in a complex hospital estate. As a Certified Person, you’ll work on specialist infrastructure including water, steam, ventilation and medical gas systems, ensuring critical facilities are safe, functional and compliant.

Your duties will include:

• Planned and reactive maintenance across all plumbing and building services systems
• Diagnosing and repairing faults on pressurised water systems, steam lines, drainage and sanitary installations
• Supporting emergency repairs and scheduled shutdowns in close coordination with clinical and engineering teams
• Mentoring apprentices and junior team members
• Optional on-call rota participation, providing full-site coverage

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who has:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in plumbing or mechanical services
• Strong knowledge of water systems, pipefitting, drainage and compliance (e.g. L8/HSG274)
• Previous experience in a healthcare or complex estates environment (preferred)
• A methodical and safety-first approach
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently

Why Apply

• Join one of the UK’s most respected NHS Trusts with a long legacy of engineering excellence
• Competitive NHS salary with regular pay progression
• Generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
• London-based, with excellent transport links
• Long-term job stability in the public sector
• Be part of a purpose-driven team that supports life-saving care daily

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