City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Maintenance Craftsperson (Plumber)

The closing date is 15 September 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, conscientious and dedicated maintenance craftsperson (Plumbing / plumber) to join a team of engineering technicians responsible for the maintenance and repair of plumbing and mechanical related plant and equipment at buildings maintained by CHoICE Facilities Services. The role will require the post holder to undertake the role of Competent Person (CP) as defined within Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 00 for multiple engineer services and support CHoICE to meet its statutory, mandatory and best practice commitments to its existing partners.

As part of the role, the post holder will be required to be flexible and have a wide ranging knowledge of plumbing related systems to ensure maintenance, repair and installation activities can be completed in the most efficient and effective manner whilst providing the best possible services. As part of highly diverse role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity operate and maintain large scale hot and cold systems which includes all typical associated plant, equipment, fixtures and drainage.

The role will also require the participation in the current CFS plumber shift pattern/system, will also require participation within the current on-call rota and undertake overtime when the service needs dictate for which appropriate payments will be made.

Main duties of the job

All applicants must have a positive, friendly and co-operative manner whilst being prepared to be flexible to meet the service needs of the Trust. The role will require the applicant to use their own initiative when planning and organising engineering staffs workloads as well as supporting varied craft persons and maintenance staff during the completion of a range of problem-solving scenarios to allow for a satisfactory outcome.

Whilst adapting to the changing demands of the role, the post holder will be required to be mindful of key performance indicators when allocating and overseeing the completion of planned and reactive tasks. The ability to introduce and develop new localised systems/procedures will be key, to ensure that health and safety and statutory and regulatory compliance is achieved and never compromised.

Successful applicants will need to have a knowledge of building related systems with a detailed knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems typically found within an NHS Trust. Completion of a City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline or equivalent is essential as well as the completion of a formally recognised, relevant and accredited apprenticeship.

This role may require participation in an out of hours on call arrangement as per the agreed rota.

About us

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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. CHoICE provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

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Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£29,322 to £32,170 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-EA-0925-75

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full duties of the role

To undertake maintenance and installation work/activities appropriate to the core specialists skills across the whole range of engineering services. The post holder will also be required to participate in the current CFS shift pattern/system, current on-call rota and undertake overtime when the service needs dictate for which appropriate payments will be made.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full duties of the role

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

Is able to travel and work at all Trust sites
Is able to have the ability to undertake moderate physical activities for long periods throughout a typical working day
Is able to complete tasks which require short intensive bursts of effort before returning to moderate physical
Undertake regular moving and handling activities
Requirement for highly developed physical dexterity, for hand and eye co-ordination and manipulation of fine tools

Qualifications

Essential

Basic numeracy & literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent
Basic IT Skills
BTEC/ONC, City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 in Engineering Plumbing or equivalent
Completion of recognised and accredited apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline

Desirable

Legionella Awareness Course
Water Quality Competent Person
Current UK Driving License

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Able to use his/her own initiative when undertaking a range of problem solving scenarios to allow for a satisfactory completion.
To have the ability to adapt to the changing demands of the role including the reaction to emergency situations,
Able to prioritising his/her own workload ensuring that high quality patient care and SLA targets are achieved.
Regularly provide and receive routine information and on occasion complex or sensitive information with a range Estates work colleagues, other Trust colleagues and external Trust/CFS contacts
Self-motivated with a desire to improve current practices
Able to adopt a flexible approach to working hours and on-call shift requirements

Desirable

Knowledge of HTMs
Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance systems
Knowledge of building management system

Experience

Essential

Knowledge and experience of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust
Detailed knowledge and experience of plumbing system requirements and regulations typically found within large NHS Acute Trust acquired through qualifications and relevant experience

Desirable

Experience of Natural Gas Systems
Experience of operating Building Management Systems (BMS)

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

Is able to travel and work at all Trust sites
Is able to have the ability to undertake moderate physical activities for long periods throughout a typical working day
Is able to complete tasks which require short intensive bursts of effort before returning to moderate physical
Undertake regular moving and handling activities
Requirement for highly developed physical dexterity, for hand and eye co-ordination and manipulation of fine tools

Qualifications

Essential

Basic numeracy & literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent
Basic IT Skills
BTEC/ONC, City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 in Engineering Plumbing or equivalent
Completion of recognised and accredited apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline

Desirable

Legionella Awareness Course
Water Quality Competent Person
Current UK Driving License

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Able to use his/her own initiative when undertaking a range of problem solving scenarios to allow for a satisfactory completion.
To have the ability to adapt to the changing demands of the role including the reaction to emergency situations,
Able to prioritising his/her own workload ensuring that high quality patient care and SLA targets are achieved.
Regularly provide and receive routine information and on occasion complex or sensitive information with a range Estates work colleagues, other Trust colleagues and external Trust/CFS contacts
Self-motivated with a desire to improve current practices
Able to adopt a flexible approach to working hours and on-call shift requirements

Desirable

Knowledge of HTMs
Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance systems
Knowledge of building management system

Experience

Essential

Knowledge and experience of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust
Detailed knowledge and experience of plumbing system requirements and regulations typically found within large NHS Acute Trust acquired through qualifications and relevant experience

Desirable

Experience of Natural Gas Systems
Experience of operating Building Management Systems (BMS)

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

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Employer's website

https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Employer's website

https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)