Technician (Plumber) | West London NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced Technician (Plumbing) to join the busy and vibrant London Estates Maintenance Department at West London NHS Trust. The post holder will provide multi-skilled trades to operate, maintain and service plant or equipment within the scope of the role at all London sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support, advice and instruction to other maintenance staff and contractors.
• Carry out work activities which are both routine and non-routine.
• Carry out new works, repairs and routine planned maintenance activities to mechanical and heating, hot and cold water plant, equipment and services, and building related works, as directed at all London sites.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, Trust standards, policies and procedures.
• Provide and receive routine information to inform work colleagues, patients, and clients.
• Communicate and explain technical issues to other staff, clients and patients as appropriate.
• Carry out mechanical and plumbing works to meet the Trust’s performance targets, providing professional and technical expertise to operate, maintain, and improve safe and efficient mechanical systems across the Trust.
• Responsibilities include repairs, fault-finding, and planned preventative maintenance of mechanical, heating, hot and cold water, gas, and ventilation plant and services.
• Act as a competent person in line with relevant HTMs, Water Safety, Gas Safety Regulations, Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR 2000), JSP 375, and the management of Legionella.
• Ensure mechanical safe systems of work are in place, undertake risk assessments, and maintain compliance with health and safety standards.
• Interpret drawings and manuals, operate building management systems, diagnose faults across a wide range of mechanical plant and equipment, and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Liaise with the Operational Capital Team, support audits and surveys, test new equipment, and ensure tools and PPE are used correctly and maintained.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to staff, deputise for senior colleagues when required, participate in out-of-hours on-call rotas, and travel between London sites.
• Ongoing training, professional development, and adherence to departmental policies and procedures are essential to the role.

Organisation and Context

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m. The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

Governance and Compliance

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Feb 2026.