Commercial Plumber

Your new companyYou will be joining a well-established engineering and estates team based at a large, busy hospital site in Derby. The team plays a vital role in maintaining critical facilities across the estate, ensuring a safe, compliant, and fully operational environment for patients, staff, and visitors.Working within a healthcare setting offers a unique and rewarding opportunity, where your contribution directly supports the delivery of essential services.Your new roleAs a Mechanical Engineer / Commercial Plumber, you will provide a comprehensive, efficient, and high-quality mechanical maintenance service, with a strong focus on plumbing systems across a single site. Contract : TemporaryHours : 8-5/ 40 hours a week, Monday to FridayPay : £24.57- £26.25 p/hr. Please note we only pay PAYE or Umbrella. We do not pay CIS.You will be responsible for carrying out both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs to a wide range of mechanical services, including:Domestic hot and cold water systemsDrainage systems and sanitary wareAssociated plant and mechanical equipmentYou will diagnose faults, carry out timely repairs, and assist in the installation and commissioning of new systems or modifications to existing infrastructure.In this role, you will:Work from job tickets, drawings, and instructions to deliver work safely and efficientlyLiaise with hospital staff, contractors, and engineering colleaguesSupport emergency response activities and participate in on-call duties where requiredEnsure all work meets Health & Safety regulations, HTMs, and Trust policiesWhat you'll need to succeedNVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Plumbing or Mechanical EngineeringA time-served apprenticeship in a mechanical disciplineProven experience working on plumbing systems in a commercial or healthcare environmentStrong knowledge of relevant regulations and safety standardsDesirable (but not essential):Knowledge of HTMs and healthcare compliance requirementsLegionella awareness/trainingExperience within NHS or critical environmentsConfined space or working at height trainingYou will also be a reliable and adaptable individual with strong problem-solving skills, good communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.What you'll get in returnCompetitive hourly rate of £24 - £26 per hourExposure to complex and critical mechanical systemsA supportive and professional team environmentThe chance to further develop your skills in a highly regulated settingWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.ukTPBN1_UKTJ