Job summary
The New Works Plumber is a key member of the Building Services Engineering team at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, responsible for the installation, upgrading, and commissioning of new plumbing systems across the facility. This role plays a vital part in maintaining and improving the hospital's infrastructure to ensure reliability and compliance with healthcare standards.
The position involves managing plumbing projects, coordinating with project managers, engineers, and contractors, and ensuring all work is completed efficiently and in line with regulations. Responsibilities include planning, execution, and troubleshooting to maintain the highest standards of safety and performance in a healthcare setting.
This role requires a proven track record in plumbing, particularly in complex environments such as hospitals, where functionality and compliance are critical. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills are essential to support the hospital's infrastructure and contribute to a safe and efficient environment for patients and staff.
Main duties of the job
Conveys technical issues and safety requirements to staff, patients, and contractors; delivers technical training sessions to groups of staff and contractors.
Comprehensive knowledge of trade procedures gained through a Level 3 accredited apprenticeship in Plumbing & Heating. Requires knowledge and experience in commercial HVAC systems.
Analyse and resolve technical issues through fault diagnosis and problem-solving, evaluate safety conditions, and identify solutions for faults in complex, multi-component equipment.
Plan and schedule major interruptions and maintenance activities with the Clinical teams to mitigate disruption. Assist in the coordination of contractors.
Have the ability to competently use specialised tools and materials for the installation and commissioning of both Plumbing and HVAC systems.
Occasional interaction with patients, providing advice on the use of equipment in a clinical setting as a key part of the role.
Recommend updates to protocols and procedures and actively participate in policy development.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Performs maintenance and repairs on trust-owned properties and equipment.
Oversee contractors, inspects and assesses their work, and delivers hands-on training to staff on new installations.
Updates maintenance records; creates databases, spreadsheets.
Undertake condition surveys and performs acceptance testing for new equipment.
Operates in accordance with maintenance procedures and safety standards.
Perform major repairs, move equipment, and lift heavy objects and operate heavy machinery such as a motorised scissor lift.
Focus on fault diagnosis, inspections, audits and handling interruptions to manage emergencies.
Install new plumbing systems for hospital expansions, renovations, and new construction projects.
Install potable water, sanitary drainage, heating, and stormwater systems in compliance with HTMs and other plumbing codes of practice.
Carry out internal reviews on contractors installations and have the ability to scrutinise the work and report any defects to their line manager.
Assist in planning and costing new plumbing installations for hospital projects.
Adhere to infection control and safety policies.
Carrying out comprehensive risk assessments and method statements for contractors and personal use.
The post holder will understand and work in accordance with the departments permit to work systems and having regard for the safe keeping of tools and equipment in departments with high-risk patients.
Carrying out surveys/audits to ensure best practice throughout the department
Due to the nature of the works these duties will vary from day to day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Performs maintenance and repairs on trust-owned properties and equipment.
Oversee contractors, inspects and assesses their work, and delivers hands-on training to staff on new installations.
Updates maintenance records; creates databases, spreadsheets.
Undertake condition surveys and performs acceptance testing for new equipment.
Operates in accordance with maintenance procedures and safety standards.
Perform major repairs, move equipment, and lift heavy objects and operate heavy machinery such as a motorised scissor lift.
Focus on fault diagnosis, inspections, audits and handling interruptions to manage emergencies.
Install new plumbing systems for hospital expansions, renovations, and new construction projects.
Install potable water, sanitary drainage, heating, and stormwater systems in compliance with HTMs and other plumbing codes of practice.
Carry out internal reviews on contractors installations and have the ability to scrutinise the work and report any defects to their line manager.
Assist in planning and costing new plumbing installations for hospital projects.
Adhere to infection control and safety policies.
Carrying out comprehensive risk assessments and method statements for contractors and personal use.
The post holder will understand and work in accordance with the departments permit to work systems and having regard for the safe keeping of tools and equipment in departments with high-risk patients.
Carrying out surveys/audits to ensure best practice throughout the department
Due to the nature of the works these duties will vary from day to day.
Person Specification
Qualification and Education
Essential
- oAccredited recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical/Building Services (NVQ Level 3 / HNC/Degree).
- oPost apprenticeship experience in similar role
Desirable
- oTrained in Water Safety (Legionella Awareness/L8)
- oCompetent Person for Ventilation/Medical Gas.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Higher-level fault-finding skills. Able to diagnose faults and carry out repairs effectively on electrical/mechanical plant and equipment.
- Ability to prioritise and identify urgent actions.
- Good written and verbal communication skills. Able to use wide range of fault diagnosis and test equipment.
- Highly skilled in use of hand and powered tools.
- Experienced in Planned Maintenance Systems.
- Provide and receive technical/complex advice concerning equipment, contracts and fault finding.
Desirable
- Ability to carry out and record risk assessments.
- oReview contractors Risk Assessments & Method Statements and provide feedback to line manager.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an install engineer in a Healthcare setting.
- Experience
Desirable
- Experience working in a high-pressure environment.
- Experience in the use of computers for updating databases.
- Knowledge of AHU's / Operating theatre plant.
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Good standard of physical fitness.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work alone and within a team.
- Flexible approach to work.
Desirable
- Customer Service Experience.
- ork additional hours when required (Overtime).
Person Specification
Qualification and Education
Essential
- oAccredited recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical/Building Services (NVQ Level 3 / HNC/Degree).
- oPost apprenticeship experience in similar role
Desirable
- oTrained in Water Safety (Legionella Awareness/L8)
- oCompetent Person for Ventilation/Medical Gas.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Higher-level fault-finding skills. Able to diagnose faults and carry out repairs effectively on electrical/mechanical plant and equipment.
- Ability to prioritise and identify urgent actions.
- Good written and verbal communication skills. Able to use wide range of fault diagnosis and test equipment.
- Highly skilled in use of hand and powered tools.
- Experienced in Planned Maintenance Systems.
- Provide and receive technical/complex advice concerning equipment, contracts and fault finding.
Desirable
- Ability to carry out and record risk assessments.
- oReview contractors Risk Assessments & Method Statements and provide feedback to line manager.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an install engineer in a Healthcare setting.
- Experience
Desirable
- Experience working in a high-pressure environment.
- Experience in the use of computers for updating databases.
- Knowledge of AHU's / Operating theatre plant.
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Good standard of physical fitness.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work alone and within a team.
- Flexible approach to work.
Desirable
- Customer Service Experience.
- ork additional hours when required (Overtime).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
