Fitter/Plumber - Mechanical Craftsperson

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire GB

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Job Number: 16855

External Description:

Fitter/Plumber

 

We have an excellent opportunity to join the Engineering team at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.

We are recruiting a Fitter/Plumber to join on a permanent basis working full time at 37.5 hours per week.

As well as a salary banding of £32,500 to £34,500 plus a shift allowance of £3,372 per annum you will receive an excellent benefits package.

 

What you will be doing -

  • Supporting the Estates Management in the provision of a 24hr maintenance Service within the Portsmouth Hospital Trust for the service provider.
  • Promoting a culture of customer service to both internal and external customers and partners and to liaise with other departments regarding maintenance issues if required.
  • 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.
  • Working on plumbing and drainage systems dealing with any issues that occur throughout the hospital grounds. This can include biological hazards, bodily fluids and noxious fumes.
  • 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.
  • Be responsible for a radio or pager to facilitate immediate response.
  • To always observe statutory and other relevant requirements those relating to the Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH regulations and Electrical IEE regulations.

 

Who are we looking for?

Essential

  • A 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 hands on experience.

Desirable

  • Working in a hospital environment
  • Working on specialist hospital equipment
  • Knowledge of other trades
  • Knowledge of HTM’s

 

What can we offer you?

In addition to the salary above, you will receive an excellent benefits package, which includes;

 

  • Pension Scheme.
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
  • Life Cover equivalent to 1 x 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 personalized support programmes.

 

 

Please note – with this role there is a rotating shift pattern. This includes 1 in 4 weekends. You will have days off in the week to compensate this.

An example is -

Week 1 – Days Mon – Fri. Off Sat & Sun

Week 2 – Days Mon – Fri. Off Sat & Sun

Week 3 – Lates (no later than 10pm) Wed – Sun. Off Mon - Weds

Week 4 – Lates Mon – Wed. Off rest of week.

 

Job Number: 2023-45725

Community / Marketing Title: Fitter/Plumber - Mechanical Craftsperson

Location_formattedLocationLong: Portsmouth, Hampshire GB