Plumber - Maintenance Team

About the role

Nua Healthcare, one of Ireland's leading care providers, is looking for an experienced plumber to join its Maintenance Team. The plumber carries out plumbing installations, preventative maintenance, fault finding and repairs across residential and community-based facilities, keeping water supply, heating and drainage systems safe, efficient and compliant. The role strengthens the in-house maintenance team and reduces reliance on external contractors where practical.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs, including water leaks, blocked drains, defective pipework and faulty fittings
• Repair, replace and install taps, toilets, sinks, showers, valves and sanitary equipment; maintain hot and cold water systems
• Inspect and maintain radiators, heating pipework, valves and circulation pumps, and diagnose common heating faults
• Support water hygiene and Legionella control procedures and ensure works comply with Irish Building Regulations
• Work to a weekly schedule, coordinate site visits and prioritise urgent leaks and water safety issues
• Complete tasks in the maintenance management system, record works and report recurring faults
• Follow safe working procedures, complete risk assessments and use PPE

Required profile

• Recognised plumbing trade qualification
• Relevant experience in plumbing maintenance, repairs and fault finding
• Good knowledge of domestic water supply, drainage and heating systems
• Understanding of Irish plumbing regulations and water safety requirements
• Full clean driving licence
• Desirable: experience in multi-site maintenance, residential or healthcare settings, and with maintenance management systems

What we offer

• Company pension, specified illness cover and life assurance/death-in-service
• Comprehensive induction, continuous professional development and career opportunities
• Paid maternity/paternity leave, education assistance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike to Work scheme, refer/retain a friend bonus and retailer discounts