Community Plumber

Job overview

Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk The post holder will contribute to the provision of an efficient transport service to Atlas’ clients, primarily to NHS properties in Lancaster, Blackpool, Kendal, Barrow and surrounding districts.

The post holder will carry out routine and complex maintenance work to various premises in Lancaster, Morecambe, Blackpool and surrounding districts. The post holder must have the ability to work effectively on own initiative as work is managed rather than supervised. This will involve working with trade groups and contractors’ staff to provide an effective maintenance, repair and installation service which is responsive to user needs. This will involve the planning and organizing of maintenance activities. The post holder is required to demonstrate a high level of cross trade flexibility beyond the boundaries of their core skills including electrical and building maintenance skills supported with in-house training.

Main duties of the job

1) To provide an effective and efficient maintenance and repair service to all plumbing installations e.g. hot and cold water services and mains distribution, gas services, boilers and space heating systems, water storage tanks, sanitary fittings and firefighting equipment. 2) Installation and acceptance testing of new systems and equipment as required. 3) Work in hazardous areas and confined spaces, taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment in accordance with Trust policy and safe working procedures. 4) Ability to interpret detailed technical manuals, diagnose faults and repair specialist engineering facilities, assist in commissioning , problem solving new technical services and communicate technical knowledge to others, particularly in the safe use of equipment. 5) Be conversant with the latest edition of the electrical safety code for low voltage systems for competent persons (LV) 6) Actively participate in the operation of the works helpdesk, including the timely completion of work dockets. 7) Undertake essential repair work and general maintenance activities at the request of the Community Estates Manager. 8) To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance inspections and commissioning tests in accordance with Trust procedures and schedules. 9) The completion of maintenance inspections records and test certificates as necessary. 10) Work with engineering/technical drawings and specifications

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1.3.1 Main Duties  1) To provide an effective and efficient maintenance and repair service to all plumbing  installations e.g. hot and cold water services and mains distribution, gas services, boilers and  space heating systems, water storage tanks, sanitary fittings and firefighting equipment. 2) Installation and acceptance testing of new systems and equipment as required. 3) Work in hazardous areas and confined spaces, taking all safety measures to prevent danger,  avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment in accordance with Trust policy and safe  working procedures. 4) Ability to interpret detailed technical manuals, diagnose faults and repair specialist  engineering facilities, assist in commissioning , problem solving new technical services and  communicate technical knowledge to others, particularly in the safe use of equipment. 5) Be conversant with the latest edition of the electrical safety code for low voltage systems for  competent persons (LV) 6) Actively participate in the operation of the works helpdesk, including the timely completion  of work dockets. 7) Undertake essential repair work and general maintenance activities at the request of the  Community Estates Manager. 8) To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance inspections and commissioning tests in  accordance with Trust procedures and schedules. 9) The completion of maintenance inspections records and test certificates as necessary. 10) Work with engineering/technical drawings and specifications 11) Undertake inspections for pre-installations and investigate services which may be required  for new equipment and carry out minor installation improvement work. 12) To notify the Community Estates Manager, or equivalent, of any problems within Trust  premises that may be of danger to staff and members of the public. To ensure that accident  forms are completed and to co-operate with the investigation of any accident or untoward  occurrence. 13) To carry out work in accordance with risk assessments and safe working practices to conform  to health & safety legislation, policies and procedures 14) Responsible for health & safety, access and security when working in locked wards, health  premises, learning disabilities and mental health accommodation.  To act in accordance with BFW Management Ltd Constitution and other Codes of Conduct.  To participate in staff development, appraisal and training as appropriate, including  continuous professional development Page 5 of 7  To comply with BFW Management Ltd agreed policies and procedures including but not  limited to Health and Safety, and Equal Opportunities Policies, the Data Protection Act,  Freedom of Information Act, Financial Management Regulations and other relevant NHS and  Government Regulations, Directives and area wide priorities  To undertake any other tasks, duties and responsibilities as directed and appropriate to the  level of the role subject to any reasonable adjustments under the Disability Discrimination  Act 1995 as incorporated into the Equality Act 2010  To participate in the wider development of the function and contribute to service  improvement as required