Plumber

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We

are looking to recruit a skilled and motivated Multi Skilled Craftsperson

(Plumber) to join our Estates Team based at Darlington Memorial Hospital. The

successful candidate will undertake a wide range of plumbing installation,

maintenance and repair duties across the Trust's estate, helping to ensure a

safe, compliant and comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary maintenance team, you will carry out

planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and minor installation

works, whilst maintaining high standards of customer service and compliance

with all relevant legislation and healthcare guidance.

Main duties of the job

The

successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive

plumbing maintenance service across Trust premises. Duties will include

carrying out planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, repairs and

installation works on plumbing, drainage and associated mechanical services.

The postholder will respond to breakdowns, complete work orders using

electronic systems, undertake minor works projects and support other

engineering trades where required. The role involves working independently,

interpreting technical drawings and specifications, maintaining compliance with

statutory regulations and healthcare standards, and providing a high-quality

service within clinical and non-clinical environments.

About us

SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is separate legal body to CDDFT.

SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:

• A Competitive salary
• Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
• Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
• Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)

Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only

Eligibility for sponsorship will be assessed in line with current Home Office guidance.

This is a legal and regulatory requirement, and we cannot proceed with sponsorship until UKVI has completed the approval process.

We regret any inconvenience this causes. Our decision is based solely on our current regulatory position and is not related to your suitability for the role or any personal characteristic.

Please note that we may close any vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,949 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M9439-SCL405-1

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The post holder will carry out a wide range of duties

covering all aspects of plumbing maintenance and installation across Trust

properties. Responsibilities include:

Planned

preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance of plumbing systems and

equipment.

Installation,

maintenance and repair of sanitary ware, water services, drainage systems and

associated pipework.

Investigation

and rectification of plumbing faults and system failures.

Clearing

drainage blockages and undertaking routine inspections of drainage

infrastructure.

Measuring,

fabricating and installing plumbing components and systems.

Working

from technical drawings, specifications and instructions without direct

supervision.

Recording

completed works, materials used and labour details through the Estates helpdesk

system and handheld devices.

Supporting

minor maintenance activities across other engineering disciplines where

appropriate.

Erecting

and dismantling modular scaffold systems in accordance with training and

procedures.

Isolating

and disconnecting electrical supplies to equipment when undertaking plumbing

repairs or replacement.

Maintaining

compliance with Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), statutory regulations,

British Standards and Trust procedures.

Working

safely within occupied healthcare environments, including wards and patient

areas.

Providing

advice and guidance to colleagues, contractors and users of Trust facilities

regarding plumbing systems and safe working practices.

Participating

in emergency and out-of-hours maintenance activities as required.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will carry out a wide range of duties

covering all aspects of plumbing maintenance and installation across Trust

properties. Responsibilities include:

Planned

preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance of plumbing systems and

equipment.

Installation,

maintenance and repair of sanitary ware, water services, drainage systems and

associated pipework.

Investigation

and rectification of plumbing faults and system failures.

Clearing

drainage blockages and undertaking routine inspections of drainage

infrastructure.

Measuring,

fabricating and installing plumbing components and systems.

Working

from technical drawings, specifications and instructions without direct

supervision.

Recording

completed works, materials used and labour details through the Estates helpdesk

system and handheld devices.

Supporting

minor maintenance activities across other engineering disciplines where

appropriate.

Erecting

and dismantling modular scaffold systems in accordance with training and

procedures.

Isolating

and disconnecting electrical supplies to equipment when undertaking plumbing

repairs or replacement.

Maintaining

compliance with Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), statutory regulations,

British Standards and Trust procedures.

Working

safely within occupied healthcare environments, including wards and patient

areas.

Providing

advice and guidance to colleagues, contractors and users of Trust facilities

regarding plumbing systems and safe working practices.

Participating

in emergency and out-of-hours maintenance activities as required.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

• Eligible to live and work in the UK. Ability to work in confined spaces, adverse weather conditions and challenging environments. Flexible approach to work and ability to work in occupied patient areas with sensitivity and discretion.

Experience

Essential

• Proven plumbing maintenance experience. Experience of installation, repair and fault finding on plumbing and drainage systems. Good customer service experience.

Desirable

• Experience working within hospitals or similar complex environments.

Qualifications

Essential

• City & Guilds Plumbing Craft Certificate or equivalent qualification. Current UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work independently and use own initiative. Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. Good communication skills. Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work. Ability to work across mechanical and electrical disciplines where required. Competent in fault diagnosis and repair of plumbing systems. Ability to use electronic job management systems and handheld devices.

Desirable

• Knowledge of HTMs, HBNs, British Standards and NHS Estates guidance.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

• Eligible to live and work in the UK. Ability to work in confined spaces, adverse weather conditions and challenging environments. Flexible approach to work and ability to work in occupied patient areas with sensitivity and discretion.

Experience

Essential

• Proven plumbing maintenance experience. Experience of installation, repair and fault finding on plumbing and drainage systems. Good customer service experience.

Desirable

• Experience working within hospitals or similar complex environments.

Qualifications

Essential

• City & Guilds Plumbing Craft Certificate or equivalent qualification. Current UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work independently and use own initiative. Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. Good communication skills. Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work. Ability to work across mechanical and electrical disciplines where required. Competent in fault diagnosis and repair of plumbing systems. Ability to use electronic job management systems and handheld devices.

Desirable

• Knowledge of HTMs, HBNs, British Standards and NHS Estates guidance.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

The post holder will carry out a wide range of duties

covering all aspects of plumbing maintenance and installation across Trust

properties. Responsibilities include:

Planned

preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance of plumbing systems and

equipment.

Installation,

maintenance and repair of sanitary ware, water services, drainage systems and

associated pipework.

Investigation

and rectification of plumbing faults and system failures.

Clearing

drainage blockages and undertaking routine inspections of drainage

infrastructure.

Measuring,

fabricating and installing plumbing components and systems.

Working

from technical drawings, specifications and instructions without direct

supervision.

Recording

completed works, materials used and labour details through the Estates helpdesk

system and handheld devices.

Supporting

minor maintenance activities across other engineering disciplines where

appropriate.

Erecting

and dismantling modular scaffold systems in accordance with training and

procedures.

Isolating

and disconnecting electrical supplies to equipment when undertaking plumbing

repairs or replacement.

Maintaining

compliance with Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), statutory regulations,

British Standards and Trust procedures.

Working

safely within occupied healthcare environments, including wards and patient

areas.

Providing

advice and guidance to colleagues, contractors and users of Trust facilities

regarding plumbing systems and safe working practices.

Participating

in emergency and out-of-hours maintenance activities as required.

Special Requirements

Essential

• Eligible to live and work in the UK. Ability to work in confined spaces, adverse weather conditions and challenging environments. Flexible approach to work and ability to work in occupied patient areas with sensitivity and discretion.

Experience

Essential

• Proven plumbing maintenance experience. Experience of installation, repair and fault finding on plumbing and drainage systems. Good customer service experience.

Desirable

• Experience working within hospitals or similar complex environments.

Qualifications

Essential

• City & Guilds Plumbing Craft Certificate or equivalent qualification. Current UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work independently and use own initiative. Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. Good communication skills. Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work. Ability to work across mechanical and electrical disciplines where required. Competent in fault diagnosis and repair of plumbing systems. Ability to use electronic job management systems and handheld devices.

Desirable

• Knowledge of HTMs, HBNs, British Standards and NHS Estates guidance.