Maintenance Technician - 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 - focuses on building a values‑driven culture where both colleagues and customers sit at the heart of everything we do.

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Technician - Plumbing to join our team, covering NHS sites across East London, Tower Hamlets and Hackney.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary from £41,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• On‑call allowance
• Full‑time, permanent role
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Company van and tools provided
  

Who you are

You're a reliable and experienced plumbing professional who takes pride in delivering high‑quality work. You enjoy working in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment and understand the importance of compliance, safety, and service delivery within an NHS setting. You bring a proactive, positive attitude and work well as part of a wider team.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver commercial plumbing maintenance across NHS properties
• Carry out PPM, reactive, and remedial works
• Maintain and repair commercial plant and plant‑room equipment
• Diagnose faults and complete effective, lasting repairs
• Ensure all works comply with health & safety legislation and NHS Property Services standards
• Accurately complete job records, reports, and compliance documentation
• Participate in the on‑call rota, responding to out‑of‑hours issues when required
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues and on‑site stakeholders

This is a mechanically biased role and is not suitable for domestic‑only plumbers or vehicle mechanics.

Where you'll be

This is a mobile role covering East London, Tower Hamlets and Hackney.
To support operational requirements and the on‑call rota, candidates should ideally live within approximately one hour / 40 miles of St Leonard's.

What we're looking for

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing & Heating (Essential)
• Proven experience working on commercial mechanical systems
• Broad knowledge of mechanical and plumbing‑related building services
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Knowledge of BMS systems
• Experience working within healthcare, commercial, or large estate environments
• Experience with:
  • Pressure systems
  • Legionella control
  • Temperature testing
  • System purging
  • Filter changes
    

What we can offer you

We understand how important life is outside of work, so alongside a competitive salary, we offer:

• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave
• A Smarter Working Policy
• Ongoing training and development through our Professional Excellence Framework
• SMART pension with company contributions of up to 6%
• A range of flexible benefits, including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme, supporting all areas of life
  

An organisation with a purpose…

We are an organisation with a passion for giving back-putting money back into the NHS, raising over £150,000 for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their communities, and committing to become net zero carbon by 2050.

At NHS Property Services, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage early applications.