Maintenance Craftsperson - Plumber | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust


Company:	Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust
Salary:	£28,392 - £31,157 Per annum (pro rata for part time)
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Aylesbury, HP21 8AL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

The post holder will carry out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, fault finding and installation work on a range of plumbing and mechanical systems across the Trust estate. The role supports the delivery of a safe, compliant and operational healthcare environment for patients, staff and visitors. The post contributes to statutory compliance, service continuity and the effective maintenance of clinical and non-clinical areas.

Provide a comprehensive reactive and planned plumbing maintenance service across the Trust estate. Undertake inspections, testing, fault-finding, repairs and installation work on hot and cold-water services, drainage systems, sanitaryware and associated plumbing systems. Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and statutory compliance activities in accordance with Trust procedures and relevant legislation. Support water hygiene and legionella control programmes, including monitoring, flushing and remedial works. Respond to plumbing emergencies and support service continuity across clinical and non-clinical areas. Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately using the Trust's CAFM/Singu system. Assist with service shutdowns, isolations and reinstatements to minimise disruption to services. Work collaboratively with Estates colleagues, contractors and users to maintain a safe, compliant and operational healthcare environment.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.

• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Ourvisionis to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

• Ourmissionis to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

• Ourcarevalues are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Nov 2026

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