Maintenance Operative Plumbing

The key function of the role is to support NHS Property Services in delivering building services maintenance and repairs across the NHS, to ensure buildings are maintained to the highest standards and to provide a safe and secure environment for visitors, customers, and employees.

Main duties of the job

Ensure compliance in accordance with all NHSPS Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policies, relevant NHSPS Technical Guidance, Process and Procedures, Statutory Regulations, Approved Codes of Practice and any applicable aspects of HTMs. Deliver Scheduled, Reactive and Remedial maintenance services as directed by the PPM planner (CAFM), helpdesk or Technical Services Supervisor, ensuring that operational standards are maintained at all times. To also support the work that is included in minor works managers activities. Undertake routine repairs or minor works including joinery, painting and decoration, general building works, ground works or general plumbing. To maintain effective site log books at all NHS premises where required, ensuring that they are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Support the Projects/Construction team and Team Leader in delivering minor capital works to NHS premises. Complete suitable risk assessments prior to undertaking works and undertake works as per instructions within any relevant permit or work plan. Understand the principles of fire risk assessment and relevant precautions within the workplace. Record and report any risk, loss or defect to the Technical Services Supervisor or helpdesk as appropriate for corrective action. Support the Building Services maintenance team and colleagues in providing excellent customer service at all times.

Job responsibilities

At NHS Property Services, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. As part of our mission to Get, Grow, and Keep Great People, we continue to strengthen the way we deliver high-quality, safe, and compliant services across our estate. We now have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Operative - Plumber to join our regional Delivery team, supporting NHS buildings across Bedford and the surrounding areas. This role is ideal for someone with strong commercial plumbing experience, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high standards of service.

• Delivering commercial plumbing maintenance across NHS properties
• Completing PPM, reactive, and remedial works
• Maintaining and repairing commercial plant room equipment
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and NHSPS standards
• Accurately completing job records and compliance documentation
• Taking part in the on-call rota, responding to out-of-hours issues when required
• Building strong working relationships with colleagues and onsite stakeholders

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Proven experience in a commercial plumbing environment (essential)
• Experience maintaining systems within commercial plant rooms
• NVQ Level 2 in plumbing & heating (essential)
• Legionella awareness or experience (desirable - training can be provided)
• Full UK driving licence
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach

Where you'll be

This is a field-based role covering Bedford and surrounding areas, including Biggleswade, Luton and Milton Keynes. You'll be provided with a company van and tools to support your work.

What we can offer you

• £30,000 per annum starting salary and 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays with the option to buy more
• Company van and tools
• On-call allowance and overtime opportunities
• Training and development opportunities, including Legionella training
• SMART Pension with up to 6% company contribution
• Flexible benefits including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Colleague Assistance Programme supporting all areas of life

Person specification Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or higher BTEC/City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Formal apprenticeship or craft trained equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence.

Experience

• Previous experience working within a buildings maintenance environment.
• Previous experience of undertaking minor works and repairs.
• Working within the requirements of method statements or permit to work.
• Experience delivering maintenance services to a specification such as SFG20.

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.