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NHS Property Services Ltd

Maintenance Operative Plumbing

The closing date is 12 March 2026

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Job summary

The key function 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 line with all processes/procedures and policies that meets organisational standards/requirements including but not limited to our Health & Safety Policy/HTMs (Health Technical Memoranda) and SFG20. Undertake routine planned and reactive maintenance service as instructed by the Team Leader, ensuring that operational standards are maintained at all times. To also support the work that is included in minor work. 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 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.

About us

NHS Property Services Ltd is one of the largest property owners in the UK, with a £3 billion asset portfolio, some 4,000 properties, 5,300 employees and an annual income of over £700 million. Established in April 2013, the company is a limited company but also part of the wider NHS family. Having inherited responsibility for the facilities and property management functions previously managed by NHS primary care trusts and strategic health authorities, we own and run properties that range from listed buildings and former workhouses through to award-winning, state-of-the-art integrated health campuses. Our aim is to deliver a fit for purpose estate in partnership with NHS organisations, generating cost efficiencies that will benefit our tenants, patients and the wider health economy.

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£29,000 to £29,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

011871

Job locations

brintons terrace

Southampton

SO14 0YG


Job description

Job responsibilities

At NHS Property Services, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our People Strategy - Get, Grow, and Keep Great People - is all about building a valuesdriven culture where colleagues and customers are at the heart of everything we do. We have a permanent opportunity for a Mobile Plumber (Multi-Skilled) to join our Estates & Facilities team, based at Royal South Hants Hospital and working across the wider Hampshire region, including Southampton, Portsmouth, and the New Forest, within a typical 1.5hour travel radius. Salary: Starting from £29,000 plus on call allowance + Van and tools provided. Key Responsibilities This role will deliver a range of plumbing and general maintenance tasks within NHS Property Services premises, ensuring a safe, compliant, and wellmaintained environment for colleagues, patients, and visitors. Duties include:

  • Carrying out planned and reactive plumbing maintenance
  • Supporting daytoday building maintenance in a hospital/commercial setting.
  • Travelling across multiple NHSPS sites within the Hampshire area.
  • Working in line with relevant policies, procedures, and safety standards.
  • Providing a high standard of customer service to clinical and nonclinical teams.
    • Where You'll Be Base Location: Royal South Hants Hospital, Southampton Working Area: Mobile across Hampshire, including Southampton, Portsmouth, and the New Forest (within 1.5 hours of base). What We're Looking For
  • Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing.
  • Experience in commercial maintenance, ideally within healthcare.
  • Ability to carry out a wide range of daytoday maintenance tasks.
  • A flexible, customerfocused approach and willingness to travel.
  • A full UK driving licence (mobile role).
  • Desirable: additional skills in carpentry or electrical work.
    • We are committed to supporting further development and can provide training opportunities for the right candidate. What We Can Offer You We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary, we also offer:
  • 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday, with the option to buy additional leave.
  • Smarter Working Policy, supporting flexible working where roleappropriate.
  • Training and development opportunities through our Professional Excellence Framework.
  • SMART Pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution.
  • Access to NHS retail discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and a range of flexible benefits.
  • Colleague Assistance Programme supporting your wellbeing.
    • An Organisation With Purpose We are passionate about giving back - putting money back into the NHS, supporting charity partners, enabling colleagues to volunteer, and driving sustainability through our commitment to become net zero carbon by 2050. At NHS Property Services, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. Please let us know if you require any support or adjustments - we're here to help. We celebrate diversity and are working hard to build an environment where people love to work and feel empowered to reach their potential. We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy if we receive a high volume of interest.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    At NHS Property Services, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our People Strategy - Get, Grow, and Keep Great People - is all about building a valuesdriven culture where colleagues and customers are at the heart of everything we do. We have a permanent opportunity for a Mobile Plumber (Multi-Skilled) to join our Estates & Facilities team, based at Royal South Hants Hospital and working across the wider Hampshire region, including Southampton, Portsmouth, and the New Forest, within a typical 1.5hour travel radius. Salary: Starting from £29,000 plus on call allowance + Van and tools provided. Key Responsibilities This role will deliver a range of plumbing and general maintenance tasks within NHS Property Services premises, ensuring a safe, compliant, and wellmaintained environment for colleagues, patients, and visitors. Duties include:

  • Carrying out planned and reactive plumbing maintenance
  • Supporting daytoday building maintenance in a hospital/commercial setting.
  • Travelling across multiple NHSPS sites within the Hampshire area.
  • Working in line with relevant policies, procedures, and safety standards.
  • Providing a high standard of customer service to clinical and nonclinical teams.
    • Where You'll Be Base Location: Royal South Hants Hospital, Southampton Working Area: Mobile across Hampshire, including Southampton, Portsmouth, and the New Forest (within 1.5 hours of base). What We're Looking For
  • Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing.
  • Experience in commercial maintenance, ideally within healthcare.
  • Ability to carry out a wide range of daytoday maintenance tasks.
  • A flexible, customerfocused approach and willingness to travel.
  • A full UK driving licence (mobile role).
  • Desirable: additional skills in carpentry or electrical work.
    • We are committed to supporting further development and can provide training opportunities for the right candidate. What We Can Offer You We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary, we also offer:
  • 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday, with the option to buy additional leave.
  • Smarter Working Policy, supporting flexible working where roleappropriate.
  • Training and development opportunities through our Professional Excellence Framework.
  • SMART Pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution.
  • Access to NHS retail discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and a range of flexible benefits.
  • Colleague Assistance Programme supporting your wellbeing.
    • An Organisation With Purpose We are passionate about giving back - putting money back into the NHS, supporting charity partners, enabling colleagues to volunteer, and driving sustainability through our commitment to become net zero carbon by 2050. At NHS Property Services, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. Please let us know if you require any support or adjustments - we're here to help. We celebrate diversity and are working hard to build an environment where people love to work and feel empowered to reach their potential. We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy if we receive a high volume of interest.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

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

    Experience

    Essential

    • 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 maintaining services to SFG20.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

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

    Experience

    Essential

    • 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 maintaining services to SFG20.

    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.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    NHS Property Services Ltd

    Address

    brintons terrace

    Southampton

    SO14 0YG


    Employer's website

    https://www.property.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    NHS Property Services Ltd

    Address

    brintons terrace

    Southampton

    SO14 0YG


    Employer's website

    https://www.property.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

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    Careers@property.nhs.uk

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    Details

    Date posted

    27 February 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £29,000 to £29,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    011871

    Job locations

    brintons terrace

    Southampton

    SO14 0YG


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