Multi skilled Maintenance Craftsperson – Higher level - Plumber


Company:	East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Salary:	£28,392 - £31,157 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Burnley, BB10 2PQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Aug 2026
Closing date:	23 Sept 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.

We require a fully qualified Plumber. You should be qualified to City and Guilds Advanced standard or equivalent NVQ level 3 and have served a recognised apprenticeship or undergone modern training to an equivalent standard.

The post holder will hold the necessary maintenance skills to ensure the safe and continuous operation of mechanical and electrical engineering services and building plant. As an integral member of the Maintenance team should be able to demonstrate leadership skills. This will involve planning, organising activities and working across trade groups and contractors staff to provide an effective maintenance, repair and installation service, which is responsive to the users needs.

The post holder would be employed on work appropriate to their core tradecraft skill and hold/attain multi skill competence across a range of complex technical engineering and building skill areas within Maintenance.

The post holder should be able to demonstrate assessed competence and be willing to undertake training in order to achieve the above.

Working as part of the Maintenance team, principally working on Mechanical services covering heating systems, pipework and pumps, air handling units, ventilation units, plate heat exchangers. Knowledge of steam heated calorifiers for heating and hot water

It is desirable that you have a good range of maintenance experience including a good knowledge of legionella control & prevention.

Have the ability to interpret technical mechanical detailed manuals, undertake complex fault diagnose using cause effect analysis, repair and test complex Trust Engineering installations, plant and equipment and building elements.. Assist in commissioning, problem solve new technical services and communicate technical knowledge to others, particularly in the safe use of equipment.

A full driving licence is essential.

The successful applicant may be required to join our emergency cover rota after a probationary period, which may involve working unsocial hours on occasion

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Please note, although this role is being advertised by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, it will transfer to OneLSC a Corporate Collaboration hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust on 1.11.24. There are no plans to change the location of the role.

To carry out maintenance work within a safe environment and to a high

quality across the full range of Engineering services, plant, equipment, and

building fabric which will involve the use of fine hand instrumentation and

calibration of equipment.

Have the ability to interpret technical detailed manuals, undertake complex

fault diagnose using cause effect analysis, repair and test complex Trust

Engineering installations, plant and equipment and building elements. This

includes Environmental Building Management Systems, Lifts, Plumbing,

glazing, Steam and LPHW and CW Systems , Ventilation /AC systems,

Laundry and Catering Equipment, Fire systems , Gas systems. Assist in

commissioning, problem solve new technical services and communicate

technical knowledge to others, particularly in the safe use of equipment.

Plan and organise the maintenance work associated with the post holders

responsibilities.

Work within the Facilities Managements Information System and to adhere to all managerial requirements.

Maintain records of work carried out in accordance with working practices.

Ensure the security of all plant, equipment and buildings under the

jurisdiction of the Maintenance Department.

Supervise, communicate and develop Maintenance support workers and

assess/evaluate the quality of the work.

The post holder shall support the provision of professional supervision,

induction training of new starters, Apprentices and other Maintenance staff as part of a Personal Development Programme.

Carry out building fabric installation improvement works.

Drive Trust vehicles to assist in the collection and delivery of maintenance

items and service delivery in accordance with the Trust Transport Policy

Undertake training where necessary and to learn new techniques across a

range of core trade areas.

To support, advise and action Policy and Safe Working Procedures.

Be an active member of the Hospital Fire and Major Incident Team

Assist in the Statutory testing programme to ensure compliance with current legislation.

To work in potentially hazardous areas, confined spaces and contaminated

equipment taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and

prevent damage all in accordance with the Trust and Department –Health

and Safety Policies and Safe Working Procedures.

To report any building, plant and equipment failures and request in writing for the supply of goods or services taking reference to Maintenance manuals, manufacturers data etc.

The post holder shall assist in the maintenance of stock levels.

To liaise with Wards and Department staff to ensure the requested complex and routine work is specified correctly to meet the users needs, provided efficiently and completed within the agreed priority response periods.

The post holder shall promptly respond to unpredictable incidents and

emergency requests received via Hospital Bleep and or mobile communications.

To assist in site based surveys, including the reporting of defects. The post holder shall also assist in ensuring the full utilisation of the Building

Management System.

This advert closes on Monday 7 Sep 2026

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