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Your work will support the smooth operation of a busy hospital environment where every task contributes to patient care and the wellbeing of colleagues, patients and visitors.\nBy maintaining critical building services and responding quickly to issues, you’ll play an important role in creating a safe and effective healthcare environment. Our work touches people’s lives every day, and your expertise will help deliver a positive impact on communities while supporting services that people rely on.\nWhat you’ll do as a Plumber and Fitter\nCarry out planned preventative maintenance on mechanical and plumbing systems across the hospital site.\nRespond to reactive maintenance requests and complete repairs safely and efficiently.\nRecord all work activities, actions taken and time spent using the appropriate computerised systems.\nWork collaboratively with a multi-skilled Estates team to provide a high-quality maintenance service.\nSupport minor improvement projects and capital works as directed by Estates management.\nProvide an initial response to out-of-hours mechanical and plumbing issues, escalating where required.\n\n Does this sound like you?\nYou hold a recognised Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) apprenticeship or equivalent qualification, with a minimum of NVQ Level 3\nYou have substantial experience working within a building services or maintenance environment\nYou have a good understanding of safe systems of work and health and safety requirements\nYou are customer focused, reliable and able to follow instructions safely and effectively\nYou can work confidently as part of a team while also using your own initiative and judgement\n\n What we offer\n25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays\nUp to 6% contributory pension scheme\nOver 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.\nEmployee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service\nDiscounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel\nPaid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity\nOur employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds.\nVetting and checks\nA Standard DBS check will be carried out for this position. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings as permitted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. An Occupational Health Questionnaire will also be completed so we can ensure you have the necessary support to perform your duties.\n\nLet’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.\nA little bit about us:\nAt Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.\nOur inclusive recruitment commitment:\nWe prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.\nGuaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.\n Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).\nFor support with your application, please contact .\nLet’s impact a better future, together. 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