Maintenance Operative Plumbing

At NHS Property Services, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our People Strategy - Get, Grow, and Keep Great People - is all about building a values‑driven culture where colleagues and customers are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a skilled and reliable Maintenance Operative (Plumbing) to join our team, based from Swindon Health centre with travel across multiple sites covering Wiltshire and Bath.

• Salary starting from £30,000 per annum
• 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00
• NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing is essential
• Standard DBS is required
• Full driving licence required (mobile role)
• On call allowance + Van and tools provided.
• Permanent contract You will be responsible for delivering high-quality reactive and planned maintenance across a healthcare estate. Key Responsibilities
• This role will deliver a full plumbing maintenance service within NHS Property Services premises, including:
• Completing general plumbing maintenance tasks
• Undertaking Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
• Responding to reactive plumbing repairs as required
• Support with general fabric maintenance tasks (e.g. minor repairs, fixtures, fittings)
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety, statutory requirements, and internal procedures
• Participate in the on-call rota
• Working collaboratively with the wider Estates & Facilities team What We're Looking For
• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing.
• Experience in commercial maintenance, ideally within healthcare. We are committed to supporting further development and can provide training opportunities for the right candidate. What We Can Offer You We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary, we also offer:
• 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday, with the option to buy additional leave.
• Smarter Working Policy, supporting flexible working where role‑appropriate.
• Training and development opportunities through our Professional Excellence Framework.
• SMART Pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution.
• Access to NHS retail discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and a range of flexible benefits.
• Colleague Assistance Programme supporting your wellbeing. An Organisation With Purpose… We are passionate about giving back - putting money back into the NHS, supporting charity partners, enabling colleagues to volunteer, and driving sustainability through our commitment to become net zero carbon by 2050. We celebrate diversity and are working hard to build an environment where people love to work and feel empowered to reach their potential. We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy if we receive a high volume of interest.