Plumber

Plumber

Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary, Dumfries, DG2 8PS

Full time - 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday.

Salary - £31,000 - £34,000 depending on experience plus basic Serco benefits.

To ensure satisfactory completion of the allocated planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and remedial repairs on the Plumbing services and its associated equipment, for all plant and systems contained.

Quality of maintenance and repair services and safe working practices are paramount in carrying out the duties.

Main Accountabilities:

§  Carry out the planned and reactive maintenance of storage tanks, sanitary ware, fixtures and fittings (taps, showers, thermostatic mixer valves, cisterns and others) domestic hot and cold-water system, pipework, drainage system, water treatment systems, including pumps and valves of all types.

§  Monitor, top-up, flush, adjust, rectify and /or repair water treatment systems, domestic hot and cold-water systems and maintain and update records on a daily basis.

§  Assist in monitoring water consumption, collation of consumption figures, and update records as required.

§  Ordering and stock management of plumbing supplies and consumables

§  To integrate and communicate effectively with other trade staff (Electrical, Mechanical and Civil) as required.

§  Maintain up to date knowledge for the safe and efficient performance of all duties.

§  Participate in overtime, shift work and/or out of hours working as governed by the necessity to maintain continuity of operation of essential plant and systems.

§  Work alone with minimum supervision and/or within a team responsible to the Senior Technician.

§  Participate in the Health, Safety & Risk programs including risk assessment of planned and reactive maintenance work activities.

§  Use safe systems of work when working with all plant and equipment and ensure the same with the department and among sub-contractors and third parties.

§  Participate in project work including refurbishment of existing building equipment/systems and/or new installations.

§  Provide effective communication with management, peers, contractors, subcontractors, project subcontractors.

§  Ensure good HSQE and Information security culture is promoted within the department and among peers.

§  Carry out other duties as directed by the line manager or member of the senior management team.

What you will need to do the role:

Technical and Professional Skills

§  Minimum three (3) years of experience as a plumber in commercial buildings or a hospital or other facilities management building services engineering environment.

§  Proficient and able to demonstrate a complete understanding of Plumbing systems throughout.

§  Technically competent with a clear technical understanding of buildings Plumbing services and associated equipment.

Knowledge

§  Good English language skills both written and oral.

§  Ability to work on own initiative and without direct supervision.

§  Physically fit and conscientious.

§  Customer focused.

§  Understanding of planned and preventative maintenance principles.

§  Innovative thinker.

§  Ability to work to tight deadlines in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

§  Must hold relevant and recognized qualifications in the discipline, or equivalent.

 What we offer: 

·        Competitive salaries with annual reviews

·        Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.

·        25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

·        A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, free flu vaccines and more.

·        Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.

·        A fantastic culture and supportive team where you'll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

·        Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.

·        Interesting and enjoyable work.

·        Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.

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