Plumber

Job summary

Here at GOSH we are recruiting to several vacancies within our busy Estates Maintenance Department; the team are responsible for the maintenance of the Trust's properties and equipment. We are patient and customer focused, aiming to always provide a consistently high-quality service through teamwork and respect of each other's trades.

As a Maintenance Plumber (Plumbing Tradesperson) at GOSH, you will undertake plumbing and some mechanical piped system maintenance, repairs, upgrades and improvements across the to a high standard without direct supervision, ensuring at all times compliance with Trust's safety standards and procedures, ensuring a safe and compliant environment for patients, visitors and staff.

For any of our roles, you will have strong and effective communication skills, be self-motivated, and have the ability to motivate others and work well under pressure. You will be enthusiastic, helpful and have a sense of pride in your work and will have a flexible approach to deal with unknown circumstances as and when they occur. The roles are likely to be challenging but will be incredibly interesting and rewarding.

Main duties of the job

• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems.
• Inspect and test plumbing systems to identify and diagnose issues.
• Troubleshoot and repair water heaters, drains, fixtures, and other plumbing components.
• Carry out site measurements and materials estimations, passing on requirements to the Team Leader for purchasing.
• Learn new skills and undertake multi-skilled jobs.
• Advise, instruct and train colleagues, and other groups, in the safe operation of equipment and systems.
• Create and maintain IT based reports, spread sheets and documents to ensure that maintenance records are accurate, up-to-date and secure.
• Liaise with and assist external contractors including arranging access and facilitating the shutdown of essential plant and systems.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.