Multi Skilled Services Engineer (Plumbing)

The Multi Skilled Services Engineer (Plumbing) is a key operational role within Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Estates and Facilities team, supporting the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of maintenance services across the hospital estate. The postholder will be responsible for undertaking and assisting with the repair, maintenance, and installation of plumbing systems, sanitary ware, water services, and associated building fabric, in line with statutory regulations, NHS HTM guidance, and Trust service standards.
Working under the direction of senior engineering staff, the technician will contribute to both planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring that all tasks are completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales. The role requires a sound foundation in plumbing systems-such as hot and cold water distribution, drainage, and water hygiene-and a commitment to developing technical skills within a healthcare environment., · Undertake a broad range of maintenance tasks across multiple trades, including general building repairs, beyond core electrical, plumbing or mechanical disciplines, ensuring all work is carried out safely and in compliance with relevant legislation, Trust procedures, and Estates Health and Safety protocols.
· Manage and prioritise own workload effectively, working independently with minimal supervision while also contributing positively as part of a wider engineering team.
· Provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence (e.g. annual leave, sickness, or vacancies) to maintain continuity of service.
· Carry and respond promptly to estates communication devices (e.g. pagers, radios) to support emergency and reactive maintenance.
Communicate courteously and professionally with colleagues, patients, and visitors, maintaining a strong focus on customer care and keeping service delivery managers informed of any issues affecting operations, · Ensure all Plumbing maintenance and installation works are carried out in accordance with statutory regulations, HTMs, British Standards, and Trust policies.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge and application of the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR), Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 03-01 for ventilation and HTM 04-01 for water systems, and other relevant safety legislation and guidance
· Receive, manage, and complete planned and reactive maintenance tasks via the Trust's CAFM (Computer-Aided Facilities Management) system, ensuring timely and accurate updates to job records.
· Monitor and prioritise work orders in line with service level agreements, escalating issues where necessary to ensure continuity of service.

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites-Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital-along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

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+ Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.