Multi Skilled Services Engineer (Plumbing)
Key operational role within Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s Estates and Facilities team, supporting safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of maintenance services across the hospital estate.
Responsibilities
- Undertake a broad range of maintenance tasks across multiple trades including general building repairs beyond core electrical, plumbing or mechanical disciplines, ensuring all work is carried out safely and in compliance with legislation, Trust procedures, and Estates Health and Safety protocols.
- Manage and prioritise own workload effectively, working independently with minimal supervision while contributing positively as part of a wider engineering team.
- Provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence (e.g., annual leave, sickness, or vacancies) to maintain continuity of service.
- Carry and respond promptly to estates communication devices (e.g., pagers, radios) to support emergency and reactive maintenance.
- Communicate courteously and professionally with colleagues, patients and visitors, maintaining a strong focus on customer care and keeping service delivery managers informed of any issues affecting operations.
- Identify and escalate risks affecting the Trust’s operations.
- Ensure all plumbing maintenance and installation works are carried out in accordance with statutory regulations, HTMs, British Standards and Trust policies.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge and application of the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR), Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 03‑01 for ventilation and HTM 04‑01 for water systems, and other relevant safety legislation and guidance.
- Receive, manage and complete planned and reactive maintenance tasks via the Trust’s CAFM system, ensuring timely and accurate updates to job records.
- Monitor and prioritise work orders in line with service level agreements, escalating issues where necessary to ensure continuity of service.
- Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
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