Plumber in London

Location: Covent Garden

Hours of work: Full time (35 hours per week) Monday to Friday

My client are looking to hire a Plumber for the Building Services Department. The Mechanical Plumber will play a crucial role in coordinating, programming, and delivering all plumbing and mechanical repairs and maintenance. You will work closely with both internal direct labour teams and external framework providers to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.

Duties:

• Assist Maintenance Manager in the organisation, management and co-ordination of on-site services to ensure service is maintained to the highest standard in all circumstances;
• Undertake maintenance and reactive activity, to a wide range of Plumbing Building Services equipment including but not limited to distribution heating, boilers, pumps, compressed air systems, sanitary ware, fan coil and air handling units and BMS systems and other equipment found in modern commercial/industrial premises;
• Develop and implement maintenance programs and schedules to ensure timely completion of work;
• Be an essential part of the local team who will ensure the safe operation and repair of all M&E building services and fabric equipment on the site;
• Fault finding, planned and reactive maintenance of all plumbing systems on site;
• Be responsible for PPM and reactive work orders such as changing filters, inspections, unblocking drainage, dripping taps and leaking pipes;
• Keeping records of all preventative maintenance and repair work carried out and report any substandard or defective equipment;
• Perform scheduled maintenance service on plumbing systems and fixtures;
• Carry out tasks within typical plant room environments and at high level, working from platforms. All access training and PPE will be provided;
• AHU's/FCU's filter changes;
• Boiler & Chiller checks (training will be provided);
• Temperature checks and flushing alongside our Handymen;
• Working in line with the Permit to Work System;
• To implement systems that will ensure plant is maintained and operated to its optimum efficiency;
• Collaborating with the maintenance team to coordinate and prioritise tasks efficiently;
• Adhering to health and safety regulations while working on plumbing systems;
• Use of IT systems (Handheld device) as part of the CAFM system;
• Work in line with issued Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work;
• Basic Water Hygiene duties such as; Temperature Testing, Monitoring, Sampling, Tank Cleans, Chlorination's;

Essential Skills:

• HND or NVQ or equivalent in a relevant subject (Plumbing/Mechanical);
• IOSH Passport or CSCS Card;
• 5 years’ experience in Plumbing building services and plant engineering;
• An excellent communicator with an understanding of customer experience;
• City and Guilds Legionella control within hot and cold water systems - Desirable;

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Calm and confident manner;
• Financial literacy and the ability to understand, interpret and communicate management information;
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and build strong relationships;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages and Accounting Software;
• Demonstrable experience of working within a credit control team;
• A curious mind with the confidence and initiative to bring new ideas to the table;
• High attention to detail;
• Transactional finance experience;

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary plus the following benefits package:
• Private medical cover;
• Pension (3.5% employee & 9% employer contributions – increasing to 12%);
• Free Life Assurance;
• Holiday (25 days increasing to 30 days);
• Interest free season ticket loan;
• Gym membership (subsidised);
• Pirkx benefits platform (inc EAP);