Door-to-door pay | Overtime at 1.5× after 42.5 hours | Company Van & Fuel Card
The Opportunity
We’re recruiting an experienced Plumber / General Maintenance Engineer to join an established team delivering reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), project works and general building repairs across commercial sites nationwide.
This is a varied, hands‑on mobile role suited to a practical and reliable engineer who can work independently, manage their workload and deliver high-quality workmanship in professional environments, including healthcare settings.
You’ll carry out a combination of plumbing repairs, small installations, project-based works and general maintenance, working both independently and alongside other trades.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend reactive plumbing callouts, diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs.
- Complete small installations, plumbing alterations and project works.
- Work with press-fit pipework systems from 15–54 mm, including cutting, preparation and fitting.
- Carry out connections and alterations to existing systems, following appropriate isolation procedures.
- Undertake PPM tasks, identify defects and report any additional remedial works required.
- Complete general building maintenance and basic repairs outside your core plumbing trade.
- Work collaboratively with other trades to ensure projects are completed efficiently.
- Operate professionally in occupied commercial and healthcare environments, minimising disruption.
- Maintain accurate digital job reports, including photographs, materials used and follow-up requirements.
- Communicate effectively with the office, clients and site teams.
Skills & Experience Required
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plumbing, or an equivalent qualification.
- Experience in commercial plumbing maintenance, facilities management or a similar environment.
- Experience working in healthcare settings is highly desirable.
- Practical experience with 15–54 mm press-fit systems and alterations to existing pipework.
- Ability to work independently, troubleshoot issues and manage workload effectively.
- Willingness to undertake general building maintenance alongside plumbing duties.
- Strong communication skills and a professional, customer‑focused approach.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Flexibility to travel nationwide and stay away from home when required.
Salary & Benefits
- £50,000–£55,000 realistic OTE potential, with overtime opportunities.
- Overtime paid at 1.5× after 42.5 hours per week.
- Company van and fuel card.
- Company mobile phone.
- Additional power tools provided where required.
- Company pension.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Travel & Working Away
This is a nationwide mobile position, with travel and overnight stays depending on project and client requirements. Working away may range from an occasional night to a full working week.
Accommodation is arranged by the employer, typically in a hotel. A meal deal is provided where available; otherwise, food expenses are reimbursed up to £25 per night.
Interested?
If you’re an experienced plumber looking for a varied mobile role with strong earning potential, regular project work and opportunities to develop your general maintenance skills, we’d like to hear from you.
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