Apprentice Plumber

Role summary As a plumbing apprentice within the Hospital environment, you will be learning and developing skills and knowledge to prepare and install basic building components. Working with building materials (most often pipework) to create and install building components. Apprentices will learn how to select, install, service, commission and maintain all aspects of plumbing and heating systems. Plumbing and Heating apprentices will learn to install plumbing and heating systems, including, accurate measuring, marking, cutting, bending and jointing metallic and non-metallic pipework.

The systems largely consist of, bathroom furniture, hot and cold water, heating pipework, hot water boilers, etc You will also learn about the necessity to undertake regular planned preventative maintenance on building fabric, notably hot and cold water and showering systems, including associated mixing valves. You will also learn about waterborne bacteria and how hot and cold water systems must be maintained so as to control them. Additionally, you will learn to respond to helpdesk job requests for repairs, maintenance and, sometimes new installation, which may require the manufacturing of items for fitting, using the appropriate tools and machinery. Job Information Training Attendance at college for course required for completion of approved apprenticeship.

Attendance of training courses for progression, updates and refreshers in the pursuit of Continual Professional Development. The ability to understand the requirements for cleanliness within NHS buildings. A good understanding of the workings of other trades in relationship to your own. Keeping appropriate training logs, as required.

Undertake all Trust associated mandatory and e-learning modules, as required. Risk Understanding the methodology associated to risk assessment and their requirement for safe working. Undertake Health and Safety training, as required. Ensure other team members and colleagues are informed and engaged with in relation to health and safety matters.

General Duties To undertake any other reasonable tasks and duties, as required by the job. To have a flexible approach to work activities as some tasks may require an element of working outside of normal working hours. Any other duties within the Estates and Facilities function, which may be required by the Trust, which may be deemed as within the scope of the individuals competence.