Band 5 Plumbing technician

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you a confident and self-motivated individual who is eager to learn and develop themselves? You will be able to work on your own initiative will have quick responses to faults and problem solving. You are an effective communicator with all levels of personnel, and will be able to build relationships across the team.

The Plumbing Technician is a member of LPT Estates and Facilities Management (EFM) team and will carry out with minimum supervision, maintenance, fault finding, repairs and installation work on all facilities, plant and equipment throughout the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust estate.

You will act as the Trust representative in the absence of the Supervisor or when requested to do so as and when the need arises by line management.

Working on the full range of Estates Services equipment, the Plumbing Technician will undertake activities which require comparison of a range of options, complex facts requiring analysis to resolve technical issues in on multifaceted equipment/situations many of which have a direct impact on patient safety and the built environment.

Responsible for calibration and fault finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment including various voltage systems, steam raising plant and associated equipment, steam sterilizers, medical gas systems, nurse call systems, lighting, fire detection, building services controls, standby generator plant, heating and ventilation control systems and refrigeration plant.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

You will provide an emergency out of hours service, working a rotating shift pattern covering 365 days a year subject to appropriate negotiations.
Manufacture, design, assemble, erect and install new work often using own judgement regarding a range of complex equipment, requiring accuracy and precision.
Problem solve technical issues and fault diagnosis on complex Mechanical systems.
Observe statutory and other relevant requirements in particular to Health & Safety and Codes of Practice applicable to Operational Services.
Respond to switchboard and building management system alarms. eg. Fire alarms, lift trappings, Medical Gas Alarms, Boiler Alarms.
Lead and manage contractor teams delivering project work inclusive of consultants, contractors and agency staff as projects develop and involving recruitment and performance/behaviours on site.
Deputise for Senior Estates Manager on the full range of management duties as well as providing technical advice to other Estates Staff, Clinical Colleagues and 3rd Party Contractors
Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and Day to Day duties involving the maintenance of all types of plant, equipment and installations, including boilers, water testing, stripping down boilers for insurance inspections and electrical system maintenance including fire alarm systems, batteries and uninterruptible power supplies.

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted

06 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9313-24-0369

Job locations

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust

Groby Road

Leicester

LE39EJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Responsive and customer focused.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and in written format.
Skilled and experienced negotiator.
Ability to work independently and without supervision.
Knowledge of various Health and Safety legislation as applicable to core trade, ensuring the well being of staff, patients and visitors.
Judgement is required regarding a range of facts and situations that require analysis where there is more than a straightforward choice of options regarding required work.
Knowledge of and ability to carry out minor works of other trades after attending appropriate training.
Ability to lead and work within a multi-disciplinary team and also function independently.

Desirable

Good level of IT skills

Qualifications

Essential

HND or equivalent experience or willing to work towards a HND City & Guilds 232 or 236 or 205
Course 596 Plumbing Advanced Certificate Or Course 569 Plumbing Craft Certificate Or Equivalent NVQ Level 3 Craft Certificate
Completion of recognised and registered CITB or EITB apprenticeship

Desirable

Evidence of continuing professional and managerial development. Professional membership of an appropriate body
Electrical/Mechanical Degree
Sound understanding of management processes & contracts.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working on breakdowns and PPM on technical mechanical, steam raising, and electrical plant found in a hospital environment.
Experience of working on new installations, control systems, plant and equipment breakdowns, fault finding, rectifications and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a wide range of technical mechanical, steam raising and electrical plant and equipment found in a typical complex engineering or healthcare environment.
Well organised and ability to analyse highly complex and technical facts or situations and exercise a high level of judgment in arriving at decisions.
Ability to communicate contentious or complex information in emergency situations at all levels of the Trust ensuring understanding and co-operation are achieved.
Experience of managing contractors and consultants
Proven track record of leading and managing a diverse team.
Able to prioritise own workload

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Responsive and customer focused.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and in written format.
Skilled and experienced negotiator.
Ability to work independently and without supervision.
Knowledge of various Health and Safety legislation as applicable to core trade, ensuring the well being of staff, patients and visitors.
Judgement is required regarding a range of facts and situations that require analysis where there is more than a straightforward choice of options regarding required work.
Knowledge of and ability to carry out minor works of other trades after attending appropriate training.
Ability to lead and work within a multi-disciplinary team and also function independently.

Desirable

Good level of IT skills

Qualifications

Essential

HND or equivalent experience or willing to work towards a HND City & Guilds 232 or 236 or 205
Course 596 Plumbing Advanced Certificate Or Course 569 Plumbing Craft Certificate Or Equivalent NVQ Level 3 Craft Certificate
Completion of recognised and registered CITB or EITB apprenticeship

Desirable

Evidence of continuing professional and managerial development. Professional membership of an appropriate body
Electrical/Mechanical Degree
Sound understanding of management processes & contracts.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working on breakdowns and PPM on technical mechanical, steam raising, and electrical plant found in a hospital environment.
Experience of working on new installations, control systems, plant and equipment breakdowns, fault finding, rectifications and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a wide range of technical mechanical, steam raising and electrical plant and equipment found in a typical complex engineering or healthcare environment.
Well organised and ability to analyse highly complex and technical facts or situations and exercise a high level of judgment in arriving at decisions.
Ability to communicate contentious or complex information in emergency situations at all levels of the Trust ensuring understanding and co-operation are achieved.
Experience of managing contractors and consultants
Proven track record of leading and managing a diverse team.
Able to prioritise own workload

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.