James Cook University Hospital

Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW

Full Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)

8-week cycle working a mixture of days and nights (07:00 - 19:00 and 19:00 to 07:00)

Salary £28,076 per annum

Here at Serco we're looking for a Plumber / Fitter to join our team at James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough. This role will carry out planned preventative maintenance, reactive mechanical and some electrical maintenance to services on the site in accordance with a computerised programme, recording actions and times taken. They will work with a multi-skilled team providing an efficient estates service, and together will undertake minor improvement and minor capital works as directed by Estates management. They will carry out all types of mechanical, electrical and/or building maintenance as requested and within competence levels.

The Plumber / Fitter will provide initial response to all out of hours reactive (Mechanical / Electrical / Building) requests through the Help Desk facility and escalate as required to Estates Management.

What you'll need to do the role
It is essential that you have a recognised CITB apprenticeship or a demonstrated equivalent (minimum NVQ level 3). You should also have extensive experience within a building services environment, and sound knowledge and understanding of a safe system of work. You should be customer focused and able to follow instructions safely and effectively. You need to have an adaptable and flexible approach, and be able to work well as part of a team but also have the ability to work using your own initiative.

Why Serco?
Meaningful and vital work: Working within a Hospital at Serco means that you'll play a critical role in ensuring that patients continue to receive the support that they need 24/7.

A world of opportunity: It takes a diverse team to support a hospital and we're big on internal progression. So, whether you specialise your skills, progress into team management or move into operations, you'll find all the opportunity you need to evolve your career.

Great people: Hospitals are busy places and you will find yourself interacting with staff, patients, visitors and of course your supportive team. You will be a significant part of the hospital.

What we offer

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
• The chance to make a positive difference to the wider public.
• Interesting, varied, and enjoyable work.
• A company that recognises your contribution.

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

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Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.