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Employer: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Plumber (Multi Skilled)
Location: United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum
Closing Date: 28 December 2025
Job Summary
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is looking to enhance the Estates Department with a full-time, Band 5, Multi Skilled Plumber. This role involves working as a member of the Estates team across multi-disciplined trades to deliver comprehensive plumbing services across all wards and departments.
The role includes providing emergency response and participating in on-call duties to ensure emergency repairs outside normal working hours are addressed promptly. A Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification or equivalent is required.
Main Duties
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Provide comprehensive plumbing services across all wards and departments in a multi-disciplined environment.
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Ensure compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
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Respond to emergencies and undertake on-call duties as part of the on-call team.
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Perform other duties as outlined in the full job description.
Note: Refer to the supporting Job Description document for a full list of duties.
About Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. The Trust operates in Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, employing over 20,000 colleagues who deliver care both in hospitals and in the community.
The Trust focuses on enhancing the health of the local population by maintaining high standards of care and collaborating with local authorities and partners. NCA values individuals who demonstrate its three core values – care, appreciate, and inspire.
Staff at NCA benefit from:
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Purposeful and flexible job roles
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Career development opportunities within a large and diverse organization
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Competitive benefits, including excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working
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Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, promoting a better work-life balance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
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City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating
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Recognised Apprenticeship
Desirable:
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Multi-skill qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 1 or 2 in another trade or a multi-skill qualification)
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential:
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Post-qualification experience as a plumber
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Current full driving licence
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Good written and verbal English skills
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Communication and interpersonal skills
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Computer literacy, including Outlook and handheld devices
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Ability to work in a team and meet deadlines
Desirable:
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Experience in an Acute Hospital/Healthcare environment
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Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation relevant to core trade
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Experience with Heating, Ventilation, and Hot & Cold Water Systems
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required to verify any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications.
Skilled worker applicants must provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance is available here.
How to Apply
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