Job Description
Plumber
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Location: West London
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Duration: 6 months
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Pay: £19.21 through an umbrella company
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A major London hospital trust is seeking a skilled Mechanical Craftsperson (Plumber) to join its in-house Estates team, supporting the safe and reliable operation of critical mechanical systems across a busy, multi-site healthcare estate. This hands-on role is essential to ensuring high-quality environments for patients, staff, and visitors.
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Key Responsibilities
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\n - Perform statutory, routine, and reactive mechanical maintenance to ensure safe, compliant operation of building services.
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\n - Liaise professionally with service users, clinical teams, and partners to support safe, effective maintenance delivery.
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About You
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\n - Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in plumbing.
\n - Strong experience in mechanical maintenance, ideally within healthcare environments.
\n - Good working knowledge of HTMs, Health & Safety requirements, and safe systems of work.
\n - Confident carrying out planned and reactive tasks independently and as part of a team.
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