Techncian (Plumber)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced Technician (Plumbing) to join the busy and vibrant London Estates Maintenance Department at West London NHS Trust.
The post holder will provide multi-skilled trades to operate, maintain and service plant or equipment within the scope of the role at all London sites as required.
Provide technical support, advice and instruction to other maintenance staff and contractors.
Carry out work activities which are both routine and non-routine. Carry out new works, repairs and routine planned maintenance activities to mechanical and heating, hot and cold water plant, equipment and services, and building related works, as directed at all London sites. Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, Trust standards, policies and procedures.
Provide and receive routine information to inform work colleagues, patients, and clients. Communicate and explain technical issues to other staff, clients and patients as appropriate., Carry out work appropriate to specialist skills and with the help of training where appropriate to acquire elements of other trade skills with the intention of reaching levels of flexibility and competence to enable them to achieve and apply the ability where required to perform the following:
Service, test, diagnose and repair faults in installations, plant and equipment with respect to mechanical and plumbing services as well as relevant electrical and electronic services (as appropriate to the level of competencies for the post).
To deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others.
Understand the working of electrical, electronic, mechanical and plumbing systems in all areas.
Carry out analytical and problem solving techniques and document results.
Work in accordance with the requirements of HTM's, HBN's, Model Specifications, relevant Statutory Regulations, Codes of Practice, Building Regulations, British Standards and Trust Policies.
Ability to use fine tools and equipment.
Plan work; prepare schedules of materials and parts, using O & M manuals where appropriate, to effect repairs and / or maintenance.
Carry out reactive work requests, minor new work requests and weekly planned preventative maintenance dockets efficiently, to performance targets and with minimum disruption to staff and patients.

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Band 5
West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.
We also provide some specialist services that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.