Multi-skilled Technician (Plumber)

Multi-skilled Technician (Plumber)

The closing date is 31 March 2026

The Trust are seeking a qualified trades person to join the Estates Maintenance Team working at our Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber sites. You will be part of a great team who are responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive maintenance and installation service across the Trust's estate. The post attracts a band 5 salary plus overtime + on call allowance + any call out payments.

The Trust and the Head of Service are committed to technical development of our staff with great opportunities for further training and support in career development.

Applicants must hold NVQ level 3 qualifications in the plumbing trade and have undertaken a relevant apprenticeship. You will be carrying out maintenance and installation work across our Trust properties and work with a variety of our specialist contractors and engineers on a variety of systems. Our aim is to provide our patients and staff with compliant, safe, and pleasant environments to work in. You will enjoy working with all our clinical staff, nurses, doctors, and corporate staff to support them in their work.

Main duties of the job

To carry out the repair, maintenance or installation of all plant, equipment, systems and building structure/fabric associated with all Trust properties. This will consist of planned preventative maintenance (PPMs), testing and calibration, fault finding, emergency response, defect correction and minor works.

You will be employed to work appropriate to your core skills around building and engineering plant and equipment maintenance. You will progressively be trained, where required, to acquire other skills with the intention of reaching levels of multi trade flexibility and competence. You will have some Competent Person duties for which training will be provided and will participate in the crafts persons on call rota. You will work closely with the Senior Technicians to improve planned maintenance.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Other training related to healthcare engineering systems. Accredited HTM Competent Person course or appropriate M&E maintenance experience and willingness to undertake CP training as required.
• Post apprenticeship diploma, ONC or HNC or degree or an equivalent level of knowledge and experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance
• Additional trade relevant certification e.g. Refrigeration, Pressure Systems, Fixed Wiring, gas appliances, alarm systems or other specialist areas

Experience

• Able to demonstrate suitable post apprenticeship experience in non-routine maintenance of complex engineering plant and equipment with a broad understanding of other trade disciplines
• Experience of liaison with and supervising building and engineering contractors
• Previous experience in a hospital maintenance environment with exposure to all building and engineering aspects
• Mentoring and Training experience

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the techniques and standards of building, mechanical or electrical engineering services and contract procedures with a minimum of 4 years continuous, relevant experience
• Knowledge of Health & Safety Policy and Safe Working Procedures
• Knowledge of statutory legislation and relevant Codes of Practice
• Knowledge of operating a computerised building management system and/or panel drawings in diagnosing faults
• Knowledge of NHS Technical standards and HTM's and where to find them

Skills

• Able to read, understanding and analyse complex engineering systems and drawings
• Ability to work under own initiative in a demand drive service
• Effective communication and inter-personal skills.
• Supervisory of apprentices.
• Familiarity with Microsoft software and general computer literacy
• Mentoring and training experience

Additional Requirements

• Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT