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Location

Birmingham, West Midlands, England

Salary

Competitive Rates

Contract Type

Contract

Work Type

Full Time

Posted on

12 May 2026

On behalf of or client, NRL are recruiting for a Plumber for a role based in Birmingham.


Duration:  Until Feb 2027
Location:     Birmingham, B15 
Hours:    8am – 4pm Mon - Fri

Required: EUSR Water Hygiene. If you do not have this, you would need to do the course at your own cost (approx. £150) and this will be reimbursed on week 2 of the assignment.
 
General Overview :  Long term temp cover for a tap replacement project. 

To undertake the water system planned preventive maintenance, testing, breakdown maintenance and other maintenance related activities to the Estate.
  • The responsibilities will mainly be at the Acute Hospital but may also include duties at the Retained Estate and Mental Health unit.
  • To undertake any reasonable duties to maintain all services to the NHS Trust(s).
  • To carry out all works in compliance with our clients KPI’s.
Impact: This role has an important role within the workflow process; the person will be actively involved in developing detailed knowledge, and the maintenance of the core plant and equipment on the QEH Estate.

Complexity:
  • To perform the complete range of Mechanical Craftsperson (Water) tasks as required or directed by management.
  • To be knowledgeable of and to work to ACoP L8 & HTM04-01.
  • To be knowledgeable of and to work to the current regulations, codes of practice, Health & Safety regulations, and all safety rules both our clients and Statutory.
  • To have a knowledge of water systems within a commercial/healthcare environment and maintenance/ testing activities.
  • To have a knowledge of Legionella and other water pathogens.
  • To undertake temperature monitoring, shower head cleaning and disinfection, TMV servicing, buffer vessel blow downs, to name a few.
  • Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings, and specifications appropriate to his/her own trade, without supervision.
  • Ensure all PPM work is carried out effectively in compliance with maintenance instructions.
  • Maintain records and logbooks, ensuring they are kept up to date and available for inspection.
  • To record information as required for the operation of Maximo or similar system.
  • To assist in ensuring that immediate corrective action is taken in the event of emergencies, so that the Trusts/client needs are met, to avoid danger to people, property, and service provision.
  • To undertake additional and continual training in job skills and techniques that may be required to meet personal and organisational aims.
  • To undertake any other duties as requested by Management, to comply with our clients contact and KPI’s.
  • To participate in  our clients appraisal system.
  • After appropriate training, work off tower scaffolding, MEWP’s, ladders, and step ladders and within confined spaces.
  • To be contacted by radio and/or PDA to receive instructions. This can involve frequent disruption to work patterns.
 
Qualifications or Required Experience:
  • Previous experience of working within a health care environment (desirable)
  • NVQ or C&G Level 2 Heating/Vent/Plumbing
  • Legionella/TMV/Disinfection awareness and training


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Joanna Davies

Joanna Davies

Recruitment Consultant

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Job Ref: V-386348