Job overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Plumber to join our Estates Team, playing a key role in maintaining and improving our facilities across the Trust.
As a vital member of a multi-skilled, multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality plumbing service, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake a range of reactive plumbing repairs across the Trust
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to ensure the reliability and safety of systems
- Complete small works projects to a high standard
- Ensure all tasks are delivered in line with statutory regulations, policies, and best practice
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary estates team
Additional Requirements
Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota to support operational needs
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
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This advert is for Senior Plumber with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £38,682 - £46,580 per annum. The contract type is Secondment: 12 months. The application deadline is 22 Jun 2026.
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