Job Summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Maintenance Plumber at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Working for the Operations and Maintenance Division, as part of a multi-discipline team providing reactive and planned preventative maintenance to Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge Hospitals.
- Employer: Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Job Title: Multi-Trade Crafts Person – Plumber
- Location: United Kingdom
- Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 per annum
- Job Type: Full-time
- Closing Date: 10 July 2025
Main Duties of the Job
Undertake on-call duties within the trade group, as required, ensuring emergency repairs at either hospital outside normal working hours. Increased responsibility is expected due to no on-site supervision.
Test and repair all aspects of Hot & Cold water installations including pipe work, storage tanks, blending valves, etc.
Perform regular chlorination of water storage tanks; check levels of free residual chlorine prior to reintroducing tanks into service, conduct water temperature checks, and collect water samples for biological testing within all trust premises.
Repair and service all types of sanitary appliances including taps, cisterns, showers, baths, W.C.s, urinals, etc.
Install and maintain (fault finding) electric water heaters and storage heaters.
Work on steam boilers and pressure systems.
Service and repair all gas equipment including boilers and other appliances, pipe work, valves, and fittings. Control and ensure safe use of gas systems within hospital properties without guidance from peers. Complete appropriate documentation such as landlord certificates in accordance with current CORGI regulations. Maintain WHT CORGI registration status.
About Us
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust welcomes new colleagues warmly. Our patients describe our staff as “competent and caring.”
Situated on The Wirral peninsula, the Trust benefits from stunning coastline and countryside, with many activities for residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We serve approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales, and the wider North West footprint with over 6,000 staff.
The Trust has approximately 855 beds and an annual turnover exceeding £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus, and ferry. It is within easy reach of Liverpool, Chester, Manchester, and North Wales.
Details
Date Posted: 30 June 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 per annum + approx. £5,500 flexibility pay + on-call allowance
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 408-25-191-C
Job Locations: Arrowe Park & Clatterbridge Hospital, Arrowe Park Road, Wirral, CH49 5PE
Job Description
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the ‘Multi-Trade Craftsperson – Plumber’ position.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential: Advanced Craft / City & Guilds Level 3 Plumbing or equivalent obtained through a recognised apprenticeship.
Desirable: Engineering / Building NVQ Level 2 / 3 qualification outside core trade to enable multi-skilled working.
Personal Attributes
Customer service principles and practice
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexible approach to working
Ability to manage and work to planned preventative maintenance (PPM) deadlines
Self-motivated, honest, and reliable
Technical Skills
Wide technical knowledge and experience of all aspects of plumbing maintenance work
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manufacturers’ technical literature as required
Other Requirements
Ability to work sensitively and compassionately near patients/public in various settings and acuity levels
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from skilled worker visa applicants are welcome and will be considered alongside others. For further details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants for UK entry clearance must present a criminal record certificate from each country resided in for 12 months or more within the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
How to Apply
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